How does Java achieve platform independence, and what role do the JVM and bytecode play in executing Java programs across different systems?

[Inder007]

[slatyb]

The JVM implementations are platform-specific -- they are a facade adapting platform specific services to provide a consistent API across platforms.

Bytecode is the instruction set for the JVM -- a compact representation of calls to the JVM. You might also want to look up "Just In Time" compilation of both Java byte code and Javascript.

[DryGermanGuy]

Java is ghey. Use C#, E or Python.

[Anonymous]

You tell us Mr. Spammer!

[Abbycado]

Yes.

[In_Trance]

Who cares