Practice Java Compilation Vs Interpretation (1.9) - Chapter 1: Introduction to Java

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Question 1.
What does the Java compiler do?
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Think about the role of the Java compiler.
Question 2.
What is bytecode?
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Recall that it is created during compilation.
3Question 3.
What is the primary output of the Java compiler?
- Java source code
- Machine code
- Bytecode
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Think about what happens after you run `javac`.
4Question 4.
True or False: The JVM directly executes Java source code.
- True
- False
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Recall the stages of Java program execution.
Question 5.
Consider the advantages of Java's hybrid model. What challenges might arise with a purely interpreted language, and how does Java overcome them?
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Think about the differences in execution speed between interpreted and compiled languages.
Question 6.
How does JIT compilation impact the portability feature of Java?
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Consider what JIT does in relation to the overall execution model.

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