javabytecodes run on JVM and codes are compiled into javabytecodes. does it makes java a bad option develop softwares.

Question

javabytecodes run on JVM and codes are compiled into javabytecodes. does it makes java a bad option develop softwares as it requires user to download JVM in order to run it.

Answer 1

no i mean as a user i have never downloaded JVM before developing programs. why would developers and companies want to make software in java then.

Answer 2

Having to download JVM is a one time overheads.

So it depends on the problem and the environment under which the program will run.

Answer 3

compile once run everywhere (PC, Mac, Linux, .....) as long as the JVM is present on each of them.