Java Virtual Machine for Dotnet
IKVM is a Java virtual machine and bytecode-to-IL converter that enables running compiled Java code on the .NET Framework or .NET Core. It supports both static and dynamic compilation of Java libraries and integrates with MSBuild and Maven for project references. The tool provides cross-platform compatibility on Windows, Linux, and OS-X for multiple architectures.
- ▪IKVM allows execution of Java bytecode on .NET Framework and .NET Core.
- ▪It includes tools to convert Java JAR files into .NET IL assemblies (DLL or EXE).
- ▪IKVM supports static and dynamic compilation of Java code.
- ▪The project provides a full JDK/JRE 8 runtime image with standard tools.
- ▪It enables Java and .NET interoperability through MSBuild and Maven integration.
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A Java Virtual Machine and Bytecode-to-IL Converter for .NET.Execute compiled Java code (bytecode) on .NET Framework or .NET Core.A Java virtual machine (JVM) implemented in .NETA .NET implementation of the Java class librariesA tool that translates Java bytecode (JAR files) to .NET IL (DLL or EXE files).Tools that enable Java and .NET interoperabilityA full JRE/JDK 8 runtime image.DocumentationOpen on GitHub → Bash $dotnet add package IKVM$dotnet add package IKVM.Maven.Sdk Click to copy FeaturesStatic CompilationConvert Java libraries and class files to .NET assemblies.Dynamic CompilationRun Java code directly from JAR or class files.JDK/JRE ImageFull JDK/JRE runtime image with standard executable tools.Java ReferencesReference Java libraries and packages directly from your MSBuild…
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