Dependence analysis of Java bytecode

A dependence analysis technique to Java bytecode is presented. Various types of primary dependencies in Java bytecode at the intraprocedural level are defined. Some applications of the technique in software engineering tasks related to Java bytecode development including Java bytecode slicing, understanding and testing are discussed. The technique can also be used as an underlying base to develop other software engineering tools to aid debugging, reengineering and reverse engineering for Java bytecode.