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Source SO, also known as the Small Object format, is a binary format used primarily to represent object metadata, including bytecode, for Java classes and interfaces. It is used by the Java Development Kit (JDK) to store compiled class files, which can be loaded and executed by the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) at runtime. The SO format is defined by the Java Class File Format specification, which is part of the Java platform's official documentation. The format is optimized for efficient memory usage and fast access to class data, making it an essential component of the Java runtime environment.