Getting Started with Java Flashcards
Application
A standalone program on some computing device such as a desktop computer or a Smartphone
Method
A set of operations that computer executes in response to its call
The name of the file where the Java application named “HelloWorld” must be saved
HelloWorld.java
What every Java application must have exactly one of
Main method
You’ve typed the following Java program. What file name should you use to save it?
MyProgram.java
Software that processes bytecode thereby simulating the operation of a computer
JVM
Software that translates a Java program into bytecode
Compiler
Software tool that combines the functionality of text editing, compiling and executing
IDE (Integrated Development Environement)
Software that allows you to execute a program step-by-step while inspecting its internal state
Debugger
Bytecode can run _____.
On any host machine that can execute the JVM
The “native” language of a computer is called ____.
Machine code
A computer built of hardware circuitry
Physical computer
A computer simulated by software
Virtual computer
The physical computer on which a virtual computer runs
Host machine
The main component of a virtual computer
Interpreter