JDK 9 proposal: allocating ByteBuffers on heterogeneous memory

[Dohrmann, Steve]

Hi everyone,

The questions and suggestions regarding this proposal (JDK-8153111<https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8153111>) are interesting and useful.  We are still digesting the feedback; next week we'll do our best to respond to items raised and add to the discussion.  I hope this list captures the main concerns and suggestions seen so far in the discussion:

1. Why not enhance ByteBuffer allocation methods rather that create a new Memory interface
2. Does this proposal buy us anything over exposing special memory as a file mappable via the OS?
3. Possibly more elaborate SPI scheme for memory space creation
4. Provide keyed (e.g. long "slot") allocation of ByteBuffers in a memory space
5. Generic interfaces on Memory (alternate name: BufferSupplier) interface methods
6. Clearer shared / private ByteBuffer semantics within a memory space
7. 64-bit allocation / addressing in Memory interface, at least as prep for a less-restricted ByteBuffer interface
8. Importance of atomics for ByteBuffers (JDK-8008240<https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8008240>) and ByteBuffer consistency (JDK-6476827<https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-6476827>) in the context of this proposal
9. Connection between this proposal and VarHandles

Best regards,
Steve Dohrmann