Chasing Efficient Java Development: From 1BRC to Developing Hardwood AI Natively

Gunnar Morling discusses building high-performance Java applications in the data space, covering his experiments with the 1BRC (One Billion Row Challenge), durable execution engines, and bootstrapping techniques. He also explains the development of Apache Hardwood, a minimal-dependency Java parser for Apache Parquet created using AI-native development approaches. This interview is for experienced Java developers and architects working on performance-critical data applications.