Classloading in Action #underthehood
summary
Explains how Java ClassLoaders work in detail and how to implement custom ClassLoaders. Covers practical examples such as how Spring Boot builds an uber-jar without shading, using ClassLoaders to modularize applications, and ClassLoader techniques to manage dependency conflicts, plus caveats and comparisons to alternative approaches.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Classloading introduction
- 1:05Classloader basics
- 13:46Writing custom classloaders
- 22:27Synthetic classes
- 33:02Breaking delegation model
- 42:35Shading vs relocation
- 55:18Plugin system with isolation
- 1:00:25Summary
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