bytecode
nounUK /ˈbaɪt.kəʊd/
US /ˈbaɪt.koʊd/
Bytecode is a special kind of computer code that a computer program reads and follows step by step.
The Java program is turned into bytecode so it can run on many different computers.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A set of instructions for a virtual machine rather than for a real computer chip.
The virtual machine reads the bytecode and carries out each instruction.
3. The compiled form of a program that is not yet ready to run directly on the hardware.
After compiling, the developer inspected the bytecode to check for errors.
4. A compact code made of bytes that stands for operations in a software system.
The app's bytecode was small enough to download quickly.