Lesson learned from Java modules and Robo4j

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Robo4j and Pi4J are fully modularized so the build uses the module path and jlink to produce tiny deterministic JVM images; the project runs on multiple Raspberry Pis, discovers units over the network, and drives hardware (demo writes to an LCD across 3 units) while a pool of 10 worker threads processes parallel sensor streams. Monitoring uses Grafana; automatic modules let non-modular libs run initially; migration tips include fixing illegal access at compile time and preferring one-directional dependencies to avoid classpath surprises. Performance claims: Java can be as fast as native C in these robotics scenarios.

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1. 0:00Introduction and context
2. 3:33Evolution and technology shifts
3. 7:08Encapsulation and complexity
4. 13:17Robo4J vision and planning
5. 15:45Threading and sensor integration
6. 17:53Patterns in software development
7. 20:03Java module system requirements
8. 22:53Class path vs module path
9. 26:03Module system benefits
10. 29:15Modularization strategy
11. 32:03Automatic modules
12. 33:52Demo: Module visualization
13. 35:37Demo: LCD panel output
14. 36:43Demo: Monitoring system
15. 37:45Demo: Multi-threaded servos
16. 40:19Conclusion and future outlook

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