bytecodeblock

noun

UK /ˈbaɪt.kəʊd.blɒk/

US /ˈbaɪt.koʊd.blɑːk/

A bytecodeblock is a small chunk of computer code that a machine can run.

The program loads each bytecodeblock into memory before running it.

SYNONYMS

code block instruction block bytecode segment executable chunk

RELATED WORDS

bytecode compiler virtual machine opcode interpreter

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A contiguous section of bytecode stored as a single unit in a class file.

The compiler grouped the loop instructions into one bytecodeblock.

3. A reusable unit of portable instructions shared between platforms.

Developers shipped the same bytecodeblock to every device.

4. A labeled region of bytecode used for debugging and verification.

The debugger highlighted the faulty bytecodeblock in red.