Java’s AI Evolution: Semantic Caching JVM, and GenAI Architectures with Theresa Mamarella & Brian Sam-Bodden
In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, Danny Thompson, Director of Technology at This Dot Labs, hosts a conversation with Theresa Mammarella, JVM Engineer at IBM, and Brian Sam-Bodden, Applied AI Engineer at Redis. They explore their talks at JCONF in Dallas, Texas, covering topics like GenAI architectures in the Java community and OpenJDK's Project Valhalla. Their conversation covers Java’s evolution, AI applications, semantic caching, and how these technologies are impacting development workflows and performance optimization.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Brian on GenAI in the Java Community
01:47 - Java’s Safe Evolution Path
02:17 - Teresa on Project Valhalla
03:54 - Value Classes and Performance
04:33 - Brian on Semantic Caching
06:54 - Challenges of Rewording Prompts
09:15 - What is RAG Architecture?
11:34 - Java’s Role in AI
13:57 - Cost of LLMs and Caching Strategies
15:57 - Teresa on Java’s Future
18:22 - Learning Resources for Java Developers
20:44 - Addressing Misconceptions About Java
22:39 - Final Thoughts
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