https://it-digger.net/tags/graalvm/Recent content in GraalVM on IT-DiggerHugoen-usWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:13:47 +0000https://it-digger.net/posts/01-graalvm-vs-openjdk-basics/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:13:47 +0000https://it-digger.net/posts/01-graalvm-vs-openjdk-basics/<h1 id="section-1-motivation">Section 1: Motivation</h1> <h2 id="the-elitebook-challenge-modern-java-on-a-2008-dual-core">The &ldquo;EliteBook&rdquo; Challenge: Modern Java on a 2008 Dual-Core</h2> <p>In the world of 2026, we are often told that modern software requires modern hardware. Java, in particular, carries a reputation for being &ldquo;heavy&rdquo;—a memory-hungry giant that needs a massive runtime just to say &ldquo;Hello World.&rdquo;</p> <p>But what if we could strip away that overhead?</p> <p>I decided to run a stress test on my <strong>HP EliteBook 2530p.</strong> This machine is a relic from 2008, powered by an <strong>Intel Core 2 Duo</strong> (2 threads, no hyperthreading) and 8GB of DDR2 RAM. By modern standards, it should be a paperweight. By my standards, it’s the perfect laboratory.</p>