Can I compile Java for my own code?

Question

Is there a way to compile Java from standalone (or library) machine code without requiring a JVM?

Answer 1

Previously, the GCJ tool was used, which was part of GCC, but was removed . Now all links on the GCC website are redirected to their equivalents without GCJ.

NB: all comments refer to my original answer saying that you can compile Java to native code with GCJ.

Answer 2

Excelsior JET is a commercial Java compiler with native code.

Answer 3

Yes, the JIT in the JVM does just that for you.

In fact, it can generate faster code than compiling the code in advance, because it can generate code optimized for a particular platofrm based on how the code is used at runtime.