This book is your gateway to mastering Hazelcast, a powerful open-source distributed data grid platform. By using Hazelcast, you'll gain the tools to manage data at scale within your modern applications while improving performance and reliability. What this Book will help me do Gain a comprehensive understanding of distributed data grids and Hazelcast's architecture. Master the configuration and deployment of Hazelcast clusters in various scenarios. Learn to design scalable and resilient systems using Hazelcast's in-memory features. Implement advanced messaging, querying, and processing using Hazelcast APIs. Enhance your applications with distributed caching and data sharing capabilities. Author(s) Matthew Johns is an experienced software engineer and author specializing in distributed systems and Java enterprise development. He has worked extensively in building scalable applications and is passionate about teaching others to leverage modern technologies. His practical approach to programming and clarity of instruction make complex topics accessible and actionable. Who is it for? This book is ideal for Java developers, software architects, and DevOps engineers seeking to enhance their skills in distributed systems. If you're looking to manage data at scale, improve application performance, and build resilient architectures, this book is for you. Whether new to distributed computing or experienced developers exploring Hazelcast, you'll find practical insights for your work. Readers should have basic Java knowledge to get the most out of this book.