en ee Ee is Discussion POINT Javauses both a compiler and an interpreter. Theorizinal ‘Javaseurce code files with java extension) is compiles into Java bytecodo files with a clas extension) which is anintermediatecode. Inorder thatthe Java program can ‘workon any operating system, x Java Virlual Mechine Installed on the compaiteris used to interpret the bytecode atthe time of exscution | nk sersrcoss —> [Sane os “Sree Figure2.16-- Java diagram. ees Ed Linkers Cemputer programs often cansist 0° several modules (parts) of aragrariming code. Lach madule cerries outa specilied fase within the program. Zach module will nave been compiled into. separate object file, The function of a linker (also known zs a link editor isto combine the object files together to form asingle executable file. In addition to the modules used, the arograr may make relerenceloa common brary. & commman lisrary contains code for common tasks that can be usec: in more than one program, such as mathernalical functions, memory management, open and save dialogues, progress bars and input/outout. The linker is able to link modules fram a library fle Into the executable file, 00 ©OOE Object ||] object] |] Object le one Runtime Execiteble livery progran Figure 2.17 -Linker diagram. Net all modules are always needed and z linkeris able ta select wiricthrrodules will orm part of the executable file Application software Programs that are intended for productivity or to carry ul alaskfor the user até kno as application sotware, Examplesinclude word processor, games, web browser and graphics software. Gna mobile phone or tablet, th’s type of software is usually “eferred to asan aap, You avelikely tebe asked to analyse orevaluate heuse ola particular piece of software tora given task, Youwill need to lookal the details ofthe task and relate appropriate features of the soe that are likey hela solve paris of ti ask. You will alse need to consider winether there are other softwara eptions available, nsider how they cauile be used tovomnplete the teskarid then provides conclusion. When making reference to sofware always use the narre ofthe type of sofware (eg, word processor) rather tan a trade name ie.. Microsoft Word, Word processing 11 “The funeticn of eword processor isto primarily process werd \ Its therefore eapropriate tor tasks such as + writingaleter + producing @report + producing coursework + cresting a menu + mailrrerging + weitnga d0ok Features of word processing so‘tware include + tebles + headers and footers + footnates andendrotes + sections + formatting text + styles + spelichocker + bullets and automatic numbering + autornatc contents page + tracking changes + framesfor images + textalignment