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# \[AIAB-01] Optimize a Java-based application (Renaissance benchmark)

In this guide, you will learn how to optimize the performance of your first Java application with Akamas.

For your very first optimization, the target application will be Renaissance, a sample Java benchmark that comes already shipped with Akamas-in-a-box - no need to install anything! The optimization goal is to make Renaissance run faster (minimize the response time of the benchmark iterations). You will leverage Akamas to automatically identify the optimal JVM parameters (like the size of the heap and inner pools, type of garbage collector, etc.) that can speed up the application.

Enjoy your first optimization exercise on a simple benchmark application. Once you have completed your first optimizations, make sure to check out the other quick guides to feel the power of Akamas applied to real-world optimization scenarios.

Get ready for your first optimization!

#### **What you will learn** <a href="#user-content-what-you-will-learn" id="user-content-what-you-will-learn"></a>

* How to optimize the performance of a Java application
* The main Akamas concepts: system, optimization pack, telemetry instance, workflow and optimization study
* How to interact with Akamas through the CLI and web UI
* How to create, list, and delete Akamas resources

#### **What you will need** <a href="#user-content-what-you-will-need" id="user-content-what-you-will-need"></a>

* An Akamas instance installed with a valid license - see the Akamas In a Box guide
* Basic understanding of Akamas - you can watch a 2m video in the Welcome to Akamas guide.

Notice: all the configuration files used in this guide can be found on our [public GitHub repository](https://github.com/akamaslabs/java-quickstart).


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