What is Java Virtual Machine and how it is considered in context of Java's platform independent feature?

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When Java is compiled, it is not compiled into platform specific machine, rather into platform independent byte code. This byte code is distributed over the web and interpreted by virtual Machine (JVM) on whichever platform it is being run.

What is Java Virtual Machine and how it is considered in context of Java's platform independent feature?

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