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What is Compiler?

It is a program that translates the codes written by humans into machine language that the computer can directly understand and execute.

Overview

Computers only understand 0s and 1s. Software developers, on the other hand, write code in a more understandable language. The compiler acts as a translator, taking this developer language and converting it into a language that the computer's processor understands.

Analogy: It's like turning a recipe written in English into written instructions for a chef who doesn't speak any English, in a language he can understand.

How it works

You write and save your code, then run the compiler command. The compiler scans your code, if there are no errors, it turns it into an executable file.

Where it is used

It is at the core of all software development processes.

Frequently asked questions

Is each language's compiler different?

Yes, every programming language needs a compiler or interpreter that suits its own rules.

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