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Understanding JDK, JRE, JVM and the Java Flow

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Understanding JDK, JRE, JVM and the Java Flow ☕

Today I learned how Java programs actually work internally.

What I Learned

JDK (Java Development Kit)

Used for developing Java applications.

It contains:

  • Compiler (javac)
  • JRE
  • Development tools

JRE (Java Runtime Environment)

Provides the environment required to run Java programs.

JVM (Java Virtual Machine)

Executes Java bytecode and makes Java platform independent.

Java Working Flow

```text id="dsvx9f"
Hello.java
↓
Compiled using javac
↓
Hello.class
↓
Executed by JVM
↓
Output




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## Compile vs Run

### Compile Code

Converts:



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.java → .class
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Command:

```bash id="1o84xq"
javac Hello.java




### Run Code

Executes the compiled bytecode using JVM.

Command:



```bash id="h5mr7f"
java Hello
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Key Takeaway

```text id="9m1ci6"
JDK → Develop
JRE → Run
JVM → Execute




Understanding these basics helped me connect how Java code moves from source code to actual output.

Learning Java step by step every day. 🚀

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