• Java is compiled to byte-codes whose target architecture is the Java Virtual Machine (JVM)

• The virtual machine is embeddable within other environments, e.g., web browser and operating system

• Utilizes a byte-code verifier when reading in byte-codes. The Class Loader is employed for "classes" loaded over the network (enhances security)

  

Detailed Description:

"Beyond the language, there is the Java virtual machine. The Java virtual machine is an important element of the Java technology."