compiler (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /kəmˈpaɪlər/
Definition
A special program that translates source code written in a high-level programming language into a lower-level language, such as machine code, that a computer can execute.
Examples
The C++ compiler checks for syntax errors before generating the executable file.
Different compilers might produce slightly different machine code for the same source code.
Learning to use a compiler effectively is a key step in becoming a software developer.
How to Use compiler
- compile into (prepositional phrase)
- To translate source code into a specific target language or format. — "This compiler translates Java code into bytecode."
- compile from (prepositional phrase)
- To translate source code that originates from a particular language or source. — "We can compile from C++ or C# using this tool."
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