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class/instance methods represented in memory?
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Val Pecaoco
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Are class/instance methods represented or created in memory like class/instance variables, or just in the bytecode file (.class)? Thanks. Ex Animo Java! -- Val
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Valentin Crettaz
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Methods are stored in the method area. See JVMS 3.5.4 Method Area for more information.
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Val Pecaoco
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Thanks, Val (my namesake!) Geez, do I still have to read the JVMS in addition to the JLS in preparation for the exam?!?! Ex Animo Java! -- Val
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Valentin Crettaz
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No you don't need to
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