1.2 Linkers Loaders & Development

Question 1

What are Linkers and Loaders ?

Answer 1

A linker is software that links the libraries used in code to the main program either by combining it into one file (static) or adding address references( dynamic)
A loader is part of the OS that loads the libraries needed to run code into memory from storage.

Question 2

What is a Library ?

Answer 2

Previously compiled code that can be used by any program.
Referenced by a linker or loader.

Question 3

What is ByteCode ?

Answer 3

A platform independent compiled code.
Executed by a bytecode interpreter.

Question 4

How does ByteCode work ?

Answer 4

• Source code compiled into bytecode.
• Bytecode distributed.
• Interpreted by bytecode interpreter
  on client.

Question 5

What are some advantages of ByteCode ?

Answer 5

Good for developers
because it hides your source.

Good for users because it
checks for malicious code.