Java programs tend to execute faster than programs compiled into machine-dependent code because the Java virtual machine only has to interpret the bytecode.

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Programs compiled into machine-dependent code execute faster because they are directly executed by the computer's processor without any interpretation needed. The Java virtual machine, while providing platform independence, adds an additional layer of interpretation which can slow down execution.

Java Programs Tend to Execute Faster Than Programs Compiled into Machine-Dependent