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Lecture1a Introduction To Java

The document introduces Java and its compilation model. Java code is compiled into bytecode that can run on any machine with a Java Virtual Machine (JVM). The JVM translates the bytecode into native code for different platforms like Windows and Mac. This allows Java programs to be portable and platform-independent.

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Lecture1a Introduction To Java

The document introduces Java and its compilation model. Java code is compiled into bytecode that can run on any machine with a Java Virtual Machine (JVM). The JVM translates the bytecode into native code for different platforms like Windows and Mac. This allows Java programs to be portable and platform-independent.

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Introduction to Computing

Using Java

Introduction to Java

2019 1a Michael Fung, CS&E, The Chinese University of HK 1


Hard and Soft

 Physical devices comprising a computer system


are referred to as hardware.

 Computer programs that run on a computer are


referred to as software.

2019 1a Michael Fung, CS&E, The Chinese University of HK 2


Software: Program and Data

 A computer program is merely a collection of


instructions to process data.

 This course is focused on how to design and


produce quality software, i.e. writing complete
and precise computer programs to control
computers.

2019 1a Michael Fung, CS&E, The Chinese University of HK 3


What is Data in Computer?

 Instant messages, web page


 MP4 Movie, JPG Image, MP3 Song
 Teaching time table, Grade Point Average (GPA)
 Phone number and credit card number
 Joy-pad button status, weapon list in a game
 Text document
 Program
 Basically anything in computer manageable
form!
2019 1a Michael Fung, CS&E, The Chinese University of HK 4
Compiler / Interpreter

Still remember the Pros & Cons of writing


High-level & Low-level language?
Translators do the translation task for us
Program Written in
High-level Language
Compiler/Interpreter
e.g. Pascal, C

Executable Program in
Low-level Language
e.g. Intel x86 machine code
2019 1a Michael Fung, CS&E, The Chinese University of HK 5
Really Cross Platform?!

Windows on
HP UX
Tr e Intel x86
a t
ns ls a
la an
te
Tr
Basic Program [hello.bas]

Translate
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Tr
sl a

an
an

sl a
Tr

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Mac Sun
…
2019 1a Michael Fung, CS&E, The Chinese University of HK 6
Pitfalls

 Store and use different compiled versions

 Availability of compiler(s) is assumed

 Compiler compatibility problem

 Re-compile all versions after an update

 How about a new machine/ computer architecture?

2019 1a Michael Fung, CS&E, The Chinese University of HK 7


Java?

Web-based applications
Enterprise usage
Home usage
Set-top box, e.g. cable TV
Mobile usage
Android Apps

2019 1a Michael Fung, CS&E, The Chinese University of HK 8


Java Compilation Model

Java Program [Hello.java]

Compile
Java Compiler

Java Byte Code [Hello.class]

We do this once

2019 1a Michael Fung, CS&E, The Chinese University of HK 9


Java Compilation Model

Someone do this for us

native code

Intel x86

Java Byte Code [Hello.class] Translate Smartphone

Java Virtual
Mac
Machine (JVM)
ARM
2019 1a Michael Fung, CS&E, The Chinese University of HK 10
Java Compilation Model

Java Program [Hello.java] The whole grand picture

Compile native code


Java Compiler
Intel x86

Java Byte Code [Hello.class] Translate Smartphone

Java Virtual
Mac
Machine (JVM)
ARM
2019 1a Michael Fung, CS&E, The Chinese University of HK 11
What is a VM?

 Virtual Machine is a piece of software


 VM is a software-based simulator
 It simulates another machine, e.g.
– Game console emulators

 Related technology: virtualization/ hardware emulation


– Microsoft Virtual PC
– VMware
– Mac Parallels Desktop

2019 1a Michael Fung, CS&E, The Chinese University of HK 12


Scenario Explained

 Now, each native speaker has an in-house translator


(called JVM) who understands Java Byte Code and
speaks the corresponding native language
– JVM emulates a Java Machine on different hardware.

 We only need to prepare our program instructions in Java


Byte Code, for execution on a Java Machine/ JVM.

 However, Java Byte Code is still hard for human, so we


learn the Java Language

2019 1a Michael Fung, CS&E, The Chinese University of HK 13


Portability: 海納百川、有容乃大

 Java is a High Level Programming Language,


supporting
– standalone text and graphical applications
– client-side web development (applet)
– server-side web development (servlet, JSP)
– mobile applications (J2ME, MIDP, games, etc.)
– mobile platforms (Android Apps)
– embedded applications (Java card, set-top box)

2019 1a Michael Fung, CS&E, The Chinese University of HK 14


Summary

 Java is compiled to byte code and can be run on


any platform that supports a Java Virtual
Machine. [portable]

 Java Platform is available in Standard Edition


(SE), Enterprise Edition (EE), or Micro Edition
(ME).

 NetBeans is a graphical IDE bundled with Java


for developing projects in Java.
2019 1a Michael Fung, CS&E, The Chinese University of HK 15

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