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Virtual machine that runs Java programs
A Java virtual machine (JVM) is a virtual machine that enables a computer to run Java programs as well as programs written in other languages, referred to as JVM languages, that are also compiled to Java bytecode. The JVM is detailed by a specification that formally describes what is required in a JVM implementation. Having a specification ensures interoperability of Java programs across different implementations so that program authors using the Java Development Kit (JDK) need not worry about idiosyncrasies of the underlying hardware platform. Wikipedia →
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- Read the overview: Java virtual machineA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: Data Structures and Algorithms in JavaThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Performance Comparison of Android Dalvik and Java Virtual MachinesCited 0 times
- Go sideways: JVM bytecodeA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Java (software platform)A closely related topic
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🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
đź“š Books worth reading
Data Structures and Algorithms in JavaMichael T. Goodrich, Roberto Tamassia · 2014
Data structures using C++D. S. Malik · 2010
A TOUR OF THE WORLDMalik Mansab Khan, Muhammad Rafique Abdul Aziz · 2025
Introduction to making very big booksUnited States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Pensions · 2011
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