Performance is now the area where Java is being put to the test, offering ever greater competitive advantage for those who master it. In this book, one of the world's leading software optimization experts presents 48 lessons that address virtually every aspect of Java server-side performance, Java Performance and Scalability, Volume I proves that, through careful attention to underlying source code and program design, the Java programming language can meet and exceed developers' greatest expectations. Dov Bulka targets the most common and critical Java performance pitfalls, offering dozens of practical tips and solutions covering each performance-critical area. Bulka has done the hard work of digging deep into the JDK to understand Java performance in unprecedented depth. This book includes not only code examples, but actual measurements quantifying the improvements they deliver. Coverage includes strings, containers, numerics, I/O, RMI, JDBC, servlets, JSP, and much more -- including a complete case study that walks through improving the performance of a Web server by a full order of magnitude.