What is BEAM VM written in?
Bogdan/Björn's Erlang Abstract Machine.
Its runtime is implemented in C and Erlang (well-documented).
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Runtime Implementation
| Language | Confidence | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 95% | BEAM VM written in C | Source |
| Erlang | 98% | BEAM VM created for Erlang | Source |
Frequently Asked Questions
What language is BEAM VM written in?
BEAM VM is primarily implemented in C and Erlang. See the implementation section above for details and source references.