Compile-time validation of JNI signatures

180 · Jake Wharton · March 12, 2025, 4:38 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the complexities of using Java Native Interface (JNI) signatures, how to automatically generate C headers from Java code, and the new Foreign Function & Memory API introduced in Java 22 which aims to simplify JNI interactions. It covers the JNI header generation process, including how tools like Gradle can automate this, and touches on alternative solutions for Kotlin developers.