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What is JVM?

  • JVM is a runtime environment that executes Java bytecode.

  • It acts as an intermediate layer between Java programs and the operating system.

  • JVM enables platform independence by abstracting OS and hardware details.

  • It manages memory allocation, garbage collection, and security.

  • It improves performance using Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation.

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