VM Object File

Each TEA program is compiled into an object file, typically with a ".cup" extension by the TEA Compiler . These object files are cross-platform and can be moved from machine to machine. They are also a convenient means of packaging code without revealing all the details of the source file.

Description	Size (in bytes)	Purpose	Value
Signature	2	Identifies TEA object files.	"aT"
Version	2	Allows version checking.	Varies, organized as byte 1, major version number and byte 2, minor version number.
Load Data	2	Helps TEAvm load and return process data and return values.	Varies, organized as byte 1, return value size (0 for void) and byte 2, main routine input data size expected (parameters).
Launch and Exit Fragment	varies	Calls the main routine, builds, initializes, and cleans up globals and main routine calling parameters.	Varies depending on number of globals, and main routine parameters.
Static Data Pool	varies	Storage for static strings and command data.	Varies, depending on how much static data is present in program.
Main Routine	varies	The code for the main routine.	Varies depending on complexity of main routine.
Sub Routines	varies	The code for sub-routines.	Varies depending on the sub-routines (if any).