Virtual machine and JIT compiler for Hack and PHP, written in C++.
What is HHVM written in?
Its runtime is implemented in C++ (documented).
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Edwin Smith and Mark Williams
- First released
- 2011
- License
- PHP License and Zend license
- Website
- hhvm.com
About HHVM
HHVM is a process virtual machine developed by Facebook.
HHVM first appeared in 2011 and was developed at Meta. HHVM keeps a steady, moderate following today.
How HHVM is implemented
In the Language Lineage dataset, its runtime is implemented in C++.
Sources: Wikipedia · Wikidata · Official site
Frequently Asked Questions
What language is HHVM written in?
HHVM is primarily implemented in C++. See the implementation section above for details and source references.
When was HHVM first released?
HHVM was first released in 2011.