Java bytecode

Java bytecode is a low-level set of instructions that Java programs compile into, which is platform-independent. It acts as an intermediate language between the human-readable Java source code and the machine-specific instructions understood by a computer's hardware. When a Java program runs, the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) translates this bytecode into the machine code appropriate for the host system, allowing Java to be portable across different devices. This design separates code compilation from execution, enhancing flexibility, security, and ease of distribution.