Toolchain · 2011

HHVM

Process virtual machine developed by Facebook.

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C++Written in
2011First released
MetaBuilt by
PHP License and Zend licenseLicense
Built from HHVM C++
Runtime

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++.
When was HHVM first released?
HHVM was first released in 2011.

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