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Java Bytecode Simplified: Journey to the Wonderland (Part 1)

There are two ways to see a thing. One, see it as it appears to us; two, see it and appreciate it. For example, we get light when we switch on a lightbulb. We press the button and then get busy with our life. Pretty simple, but boring. On the other hand, if we know how the light gets energy from an electrical power grid far from our home with wires, and while traveling through the wires and…

Java JIT compiler for download

I want to download a JIT compiler for Java. Where can I get a good JIT compiler?

Answer

The JIT compiler runs as part as the JVM – it’s not something you download and run separately.

In the early days of Java, you used to be able to run a JIT as a plugin – but these days there’s no need. Any mainstream, modern desktop Java environment will include a JIT.

Most of the JVMs…