What is java Virtual Machine? How does it work?

In this article we will look at Java Virtual Machine (JVM) which provides the run-time engine for bytecode generated by the Java compiler. We will look at JVM architecture and more. Before learning about JVM it is important to know about JDK (Java Development Kit) and JRE (Java Runtime Environment). Below figure shows the relationship between JDK, JRE, and JVM: JDK provides programmers with a set of tools (like javac, debugger, javap, appletviewer etc..) for developing Java programs. JDK includes JRE. JRE provides the run-time engine JVM along with the class libraries which contains the predefined functionality. Using JDK programmers

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What is java Virtual Machine? How does it work?
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