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Decoding Java: From Source Code to Bytecode
Fri, 26 April
Dive into the fascinating process that transforms your Java source code into the bytecode understood by the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). This session offers a comprehensive exploration of the journey from a simple .java file to a fully compiled .class file. Understand the intricate relationship between your source and its compiled counterpart, and unravel the meanings behind bytecode terminology.
Starting with a brief overview of Java specifications, we will guide you through the transformation of raw text into a structured "tree," detailing the pipeline of steps that accumulate information to produce the final bytecode. This talk is designed to demystify the bytecode generation process, as executed by the Eclipse Compiler for Java, highlighting the sequential stages involved in converting Java Source Code to bytecode.
No prior knowledge of bytecode is required. However, a basic familiarity with Java is beneficial. By the end of this session, attendees will not only gain a deeper insight into Java bytecode but also acquire practical knowledge to better understand their source code, enhancing their programming proficiency.
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About the speaker
Manoj Palat
Open Source Lead & Committer, IBM
Manoj is an Open Source Lead and Committer at IBM, where he leads the development of the Java Compiler in Eclipse, focusing on integrating Java language changes into the compiler and related tools. His work extends to representing the Eclipse Foundation in the Expert Group for Java SE Platform JSRs and contributing to the Eclipse IDE Working Group Steering Committee.
Manoj holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and a B-Tech in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology, Calicut.
