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Nelson Bechem
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# Building Scalable ML Architectures with Java: Beyond the Basics#

After exploring Java's role in machine learning analytics, I wanted to share some practical architecture patterns I've implemented for production ML systems:

• Model Serving Pipeline: Spring Boot creates RESTful endpoints that expose trained models through standardized APIs, while Java's WebFlux enables non-blocking prediction requests handling 5,000+ concurrent inferences with minimal resource overhead.

• Feature Store Architecture: A robust feature repository with Hibernate/JPA manages feature versioning and lineage, while CompletableFuture enables parallel feature computation, reducing prediction latency by 60% in our high-throughput scenarios.

• Training Workflow Orchestration: Quarkus with Apache Airflow Java SDK orchestrates model training pipelines with automated versioning, where metrics and artifacts flow through a Java-based registry system that enforces governance policies.

• Online/Offline Prediction Synchronization: A dual-inference system leverages Java's concurrency utilities to ensure prediction consistency between batch processing and real-time serving, critical for maintaining business logic integrity.

The enterprise advantage: Java's strong typing, performance optimization, and extensive integration capabilities make it ideal for organizations needing production-grade ML systems that seamlessly connect with existing infrastructure while meeting strict SLAs.

What challenges have you faced with Java-based ML architectures? How are you addressing the ML-Ops aspects of your systems?

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