CO203 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Bytecode, In C, Wheelie
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Byte code is a form of code that is executed by a virtual machine instead of directly by the computer"s processor. It is typically generated by compilers, which convert source code into an intermediate form that can be executed on any platform that has a compatible virtual machine installed. This allows for greater portability of software across different operating systems and hardware architectures. Byte code is often used in secure environments, such as web browsers and mobile apps, because it allows code to be executed in a controlled environment that limits its access to system resources. It also provides an additional layer of security because it is not executed directly by the system"s processor. In c++, data types are used to define the type of data that can be stored in a variable. These include fundamental types like int, float, and char, as well as user-defined types like classes and structures.
