Programming Languages for Containerization: The Efficiency Revolution

by Nat Currier 50 min read
TechnologyProgrammingDevOps
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How GraalVM transforms Java from container underperformer to top-tier option, achieving 45x faster cold starts and revolutionizing language choice for containerized applications.

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Nat Currier. "Programming Languages for Containerization: The Efficiency Revolution." nat.io, 2025-09-24. https://nat.io/blog/programming-languages-containerization

GraalVM Native Image cuts Java cold start from 3,400ms to 75ms and memory use by 75%, enabling Java to rival Rust and Go in container efficiency, altering containerized app language selection and cost considerations.

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