bytecode

the java virtual machine executes bytecode instructions.

compilers translate source code into bytecode.

bytecode is a low-level representation of code.

the bytecode can be executed by any java virtual machine.

understanding bytecode is essential for optimizing java applications.

bytecode is platform-independent, allowing java programs to run anywhere.

decompiling bytecode can reveal the original source code.

bytecode is a key component of the java platform's portability.

the bytecode verifier ensures that executed bytecode is safe and valid.

debugging java applications often involves analyzing bytecode.