Documents on JVM and Jasmin

• You should read the class slides on this topic and read the programming assignment five description on JVM and Jasmin.

• Browse the Jasmin web page . In particular, read

  About Jasmin.

  Describes what Jasmin is.

  Jasmin User Guide

  A basic Jasmin user guide. It describes the syntax of the assembler, and how to use it.

  Jasmin Instruction Syntax and Overview

  Java Virtual Machine Instruction Reference

  A quick reference for all of the JVM instructions. Includes Jasmin syntax. Notice that most of these JVM instructions are not used in your programming assignments. Relevant instructions are discussed in the programming assignment five description .

• Under the Hood: The lean, mean, virtual machine
  A short article describing the Java Virtual Machine. You do not have to read the simulation applet.

Still have questions?

Other useful pages:

• Jasmin FAQ
  Gives email feedback on Jasmin, and Q+A on the JVM in general.

  Java Virtual Machine Specification

  The official on-line Java Virtual Machine Specification, which gives a detailed step-by-step analysis of the JVM.