title: Understanding Java Byte Code
body: <p>Often I am stuck with a java class file with no source and I am trying to understand the problem I have at hand.</p>
  
  <p>Note a decompiler is useful but not sufficient in all situation...</p>
  
  <p>I have two question</p>
  
  <ol>
  <li>What tools are available to view java byte code (preferably available from the linux command line )</li>
  <li>What are good references to get familiar with java byte code syntax</li>
  </ol>