mod_gcj

Mod_gcj is an innovative project designed to facilitate the delivery of dynamic web pages through Apache using libgcj, the free Java implementation that is an integral part of GCC. The process of configuring Apache with servlet engines has been a strenuous and time-consuming process for many years. Even in current times, configuring Apache's own Tomcat servlet container has not become any easier. Furthermore, conventional servlet containers do not blend seamlessly with Apache or other operating system platforms. Although the lack of fusion is fundamental to Java culture, it may not always benefit server applications.

On the other hand, the GCC compiler suite treats Java like any other language that is compiled to native code. In server applications, static compilation is an ideal fit because the code can be promptly optimized for the platform without going through the bytecode level, and the code is compiled at runtime. Additionally, Java code compiled with GCJ can seamlessly link with other native resources, allowing it to be a more integrated citizen of the platform. GCJ has its context for systematizing Java code with C++ referred to as CNI. CNI surpasses JNI in performance, is user-friendly, and is incredibly smooth.

Mod_gcj is intended to provide a process of serving dynamic Java Web content that is more in tune with the Apache Httpd server and the operating system platform it runs on. The main aim is to make setup and integration with servlet containers easier, more flexible and more accessible to ordinary users.