The JVM is a critical part of the Java ecosystem, providing a platform for running applications on a wide variety of devices. But what exactly does it do?
At a high level, the JVM is responsible for executing Java code and managing memory. It provides a platform-independent environment for Java applications to run in, meaning that code written for one JVM can be run on any other JVM without modification.
The JVM is also responsible for managing memory. When a Java application is running, the JVM will allocate memory for the application to use. The JVM will also garbage collect, meaning that it will automatically free up memory that is no longer being used by the application.
Finally, the JVM provides a set of APIs that applications can use to interact with the outside world. These APIs allow Java applications to access files, network resources, and more.
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