In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up the hsdisHotspot disassembler extracted from OpenJDK on Linux and macOS. This powerful tool can help you analyze Java programs by printing their assembly code. Let’s dive in!

Preconditions for Linux

Before you begin the installation process on Linux, you need to ensure that you have the standard build tools. Here’s how to get started:

• Open your terminal.
• Run the following command to install the necessary build tools:

apt-get install build-essential

Usage Instructions

Follow these steps to set up the hsdis disassembler:

• Clone the hsdis repository:

git clone https://github.com/liuzhengyang/hsdis

• Change to the hsdis directory:

cd hsdis

• Extract the binutils:

tar -zxvf binutils-2.26.tar.gz

• Build the hsdis for your architecture:

make BINUTILS=binutils-2.26 ARCH=amd64

Once the build process is complete, you will need to copy the hsdis build file to the appropriate target folder in your JDK.

Copying the Build Files

To enable hsdis, you’ll need to copy the appropriate files into your Java installation:

For macOS

• First, copy the hsdis for Java 8:

sudo cp build/macosx-amd64/hsdis-amd64.dylib /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk1.8.0_131.jdk/Contents/Home/jre/lib/server

• Then, for Java 11:

sudo cp build/macosx-amd64/hsdis-amd64.dylib /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk-11.0.5.jdk/Contents/Home/lib/server

For Linux

• Copy the hsdis file to the Java directory:

sudo cp build/linux-amd64/hsdis-amd64.so /usr/lib/jvm/java-8-oracle/jre/lib/amd64/server

Running Java Programs with hsdis

Once you’ve successfully copied the necessary files, you’re ready to see the program’s assembly code. You can do this by adding the following flags in the Java run parameters:

-XX:+UnlockDiagnosticVMOptions -XX:+PrintAssembly

Here’s an example command:

java -XX:+UnlockDiagnosticVMOptions -XX:+PrintAssembly -Xcomp -XX:CompileCommand=compileonly,*VolatileTest.main com.io.lzy.VolatileTest

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during the setup or execution process, consider the following troubleshooting ideas:

• Ensure all necessary dependencies are installed, especially if you get errors during the build process.
• Check file permissions, especially if you face issues copying files. Use sudo as needed.
• Ensure you’re using the correct paths for your JDK installation.
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Conclusion

With hsdisHotspot disassembler set up on your system, you can now delve deeper into the workings of your Java programs. Happy coding!

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