| Bytecode |
A compiled version of Java source code designed to be executed by the Java Virtual Machine. |
| Classloader |
A subsystem that is responsible for loading class files into the Java Virtual Machine. |
| Execution Engine |
The component responsible for executing the instructions contained in loaded classes. |
| Garbage Collection |
An automatic memory management process that reclaims memory occupied by objects that are no longer in use. |
| JIT Compiler |
A component that improves the performance of Java applications by compiling bytecode into native machine code at runtime. |
| Platform Independence |
The ability of a program to run on different operating systems without modification. |
| Security Manager |
A feature that enforces access controls during code execution to protect the system from untrusted code. |
| Stack |
A data structure used by the Java Virtual Machine to manage method calls and local variables. |
