Native Methods and Libraries

1. Native methods and libraries are fundamental components of the Java platform, allowing developers to access the underlying operating system and hardware capabilities for enhanced performance and access to resources. 2. Native methods provide Java programs with access to native libraries, which are written in a language other than Java and compiled into machine code for direct execution by the processor. 3. By using native methods and libraries, developers can create applications that run faster and access resources that are not available in the Java language. 4. Native methods also allow developers to use existing libraries written in other languages, such as C and C++, and to integrate them into their Java programs. 5. In addition, native methods and libraries provide a way to incorporate legacy code into a Java application, allowing developers to leverage existing code and knowledge. 6. The Java Native Interface (JNI) provides a standard way for Java programs to access native libraries, and is the preferred way to call native methods from Java code.