Summary

In this chapter, we studied how to create a native image executable in Quarkus using GraalVM. We learned about the advantages of AOT compilation and native images. Then we learned how to set up GraalVM on a Linux platform and discovered other alternatives to set it up on Windows and macOS. Next, we configured, built, and ran our task manager application using native compilation and our local GraalVM installation. Finally, we analyzed how to perform the native image build using a Docker container and when you should choose this approach.

You should now be able to compile your Quarkus applications into native image executables by using a local GraalVM setup or a Docker container.

In the next chapter, we’ll start implementing the frontend of the task manager. We’ll bootstrap the project and give a basic introduction to React and the tools and libraries we’ll be using in the next part of the book.