Do JVMs on Desktops Use JIT Compilation?

Question

I always come across articles which claim that Java is interpreted. I know that Oracle\'s HotSpot JRE provides just-in-time compilation, however is this the case for a major

Answer 1

Some of these links about the Hotspot JVM (what you are downloading in the java.com download link above) might help:

• Java SE HotSpot at a Glance
• The Java HotSpot Performance Engine Architecture
• Frequently Asked Questions About the Java HotSpot VM