The Structure of JVM Runtime Stack Frames In the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), methods are the fundamental units of execution. The Stack Frame is a data structure that supports method invocation and execution. It is an element within the JVM’s runtime data area, specifically within the Virtual Machine Stack. Each...
Methods in Java .class Files A .class file is the bytecode file generated by the Java compiler from a .java source file, which can be executed by the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). These files are saved with the .class extension and consist of a binary stream, with each unit being...
How Java Handles Method Invocation
In Java, method invocation is categorized into resolution, static dispatch, and dynamic dispatch. These categories differ based on the timing and criteria used to select the method.