Closed-world assumption in Java

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Learn how to configure reflection and proxies for building native Java images

intermediate Published 26 Mar 2026
Action Steps
  1. Configure reflection for your Java application using the --allow-incomplete-classpath option
  2. Run the native image build process using the native-image-maven-plugin or native-image-gradle-plugin
  3. Test your native image for any issues related to reflection or proxies
  4. Apply the closed-world assumption to your Java application by configuring the jna and proxy configurations
  5. Compare the performance of your native image with and without the closed-world assumption configuration
Who Needs to Know This

Java developers and DevOps engineers can benefit from this knowledge to optimize their application builds

Key Insight

💡 The closed-world assumption is crucial for building native Java images, and configuring reflection and proxies is essential for a successful build

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