Dalvik Last modified: Thursday, August 21, 2008
A virtual machine optimized for mobile devices that was designed and written by Dan Bornstein and other Google engineers. Dalvik is a part of the software stack that makes up the Android platform. According to Google's Android documentation, the Dalvik VM is an interpreter-only virtual machine that executes files in the Dalvik Executable (.dex) format, a format that is optimized for efficient storage and memory-mappable execution. The virtual machine is register-based, and it can run classes compiled by a Java language compiler that have been transformed into its native format.
•E-mail this definition to a colleague• For internet.com pages about Dalvik . Also check out the following links! Android - An Open Handset Alliance Project  Android allows you to access core mobile device functionality through standard API calls. Android Debug Bridge  Android Debug Bridge (adb) is a versatile tool that lets you manage the state of a device or emulator. Dalvik Debug Monitor Server  Android ships with a debugging tool called the Dalvik Debug Monitor Service (DDMS), which provides port-forwarding services, screen capture on the device, thread and heap information on the device, logcat, process, and radio state information, and more features. Android SDK Developers can create applications for the platform using the Android SDK. Applications are written using the Java programming language and run on Dalvik, a custom virtual machine designed for embedded use which runs on top of a Linux kernel. Dalvik: How Google routed around Sun.s IP-based licensing restrictions on Java ME Dalvik is a virtual machine, just like Java's or .NET.s, but it's Google's own and they're making it open source without having to ask permission to anyone.	Mobile Phones Software Android platform Android SDK Java mobile OS mobile phone Give Us Your Feedback calvin Products : Top Store Offers: Amazon  26.0090% RealCool Cotton/10% Elastomer Anti-microbial finish RealCool Cotton keeps skin cool and dry - perfect for warm climate weather Machine wash cold. ... Sierra Trading Post  127.96CLOSEOUTS . A rare complement to inclement weather, this wonderfully detailed raincoat from Calvin Klein allows you to maintain a rich, contemporary l... Overstock.com  51.99Combining comfort and trend-setting fashion, chic dress from Calvin Klein sets the standardSleeveless style highlights women's clothingCasual sweater ... Zappos.com  44.00Enjoy the unique woven style of the 'Luxury Spa' belt from Calvin Klein. ; Single prong buckle. ; 1 5/8 width. ; Made of leather. ; Product measuremen... Sierra Trading Post  135.96CLOSEOUTS . Here’s the perfect jacket for those less-than-perfect weather days. This stylish Calvin Klein knee-length jacket is made of a durable bo... Compare all matches: 2205 Store Offers