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Mastering the Java Virtual Machine

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Product type Book
Published in Feb 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781835467961
Pages 234 pages
Edition 1st Edition
Languages
Author (1):
Otavio Santana Otavio Santana
Profile icon Otavio Santana

Table of Contents (19) Chapters

Preface Part 1: Understanding the JVM
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Java Virtual Machine Chapter 2: Class File Structure Chapter 3: Understanding Bytecodes Part 2: Memory Management and Execution
Chapter 4: Execution Engine Chapter 5: Memory Management Chapter 6: Garbage Collection and Memory Profiling Part 3: Alternative JVMs
Chapter 7: GraalVM Chapter 8: The JVM Ecosystem and Alternative JVMs Part 4: Advanced Java Topics
Chapter 9: Java Framework Principles Chapter 10: Reflection Chapter 11: Java Annotation Processor Chapter 12: Final Considerations Index Other Books You May Enjoy

Object manipulation

In this immersive session, we embark on a comprehensive exploration of object manipulation within the intricate fabric of Java bytecode. Our journey unveils the bytecode instructions instrumental in creating and manipulating instances, forging arrays, and accessing both static and instance attributes of a class. We scrutinize instructions that load values from arrays, save to the stack, inquire about array lengths, and perform crucial checks on instances or arrays. From the foundational new instruction to the dynamic intricacies of multianewarray, each bytecode command propels us deeper into the realm of object-oriented manipulation.

In the bytecode tapestry of Java, the new instruction stands as a gateway to the realm of object creation and manipulation. It not only allocates memory for an object but also invokes its constructor, initiating the birth of a dynamic entity. Join us in this deep dive into the bytecode intricacies, where the seemingly simple new...

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