Re: Quick "hopefully" question on JVM, RUNJVA, etc...

[Bradley Stone <bvstone@xxxxxxxxx>]

Just curious if I should ask this on another list.  I thought it was more of
a "system" type question than a Java or RPG program.  Thanks!  :)

Brad

On Thu, Jun 24, 2010 at 2:45 PM, Bradley Stone <bvstone@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I have a question that I hope isn't too hard to answer.  I've seen
> conflicting information on this, and am curious.
>
> If I have an RPG program than runs a Java Class using the RUNJVA command,
> does this or does it not start and stop the JVM each time this is called
> causing a LOT of extra overhead, or does it start the JVM the first time and
> end it when the job ends?
>
> Now, lets assume I am calling the same class/method in an RPG program
> instead of using RUNJVA... same question.  Does this start and stop the JVM
> each time, or just start it the first time, and end the JVM when the job
> itself ends?
>
> I want if all possible to stay away from using a NEP for this.
>
> I think you'll see where I'm going with this... performance issues with
> Java.  :)
>
> Brad