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What is the primary function of a compiler?
What is the primary function of a compiler?
- To execute machine code directly
- To detect and correct errors in source code
- To translate code from one language to another (correct)
- To provide user interface for programming
What are the two main components of a compiler's processes?
What are the two main components of a compiler's processes?
- Scripting and debugging
- Parsing and execution
- Front-end and back-end (correct)
- Designing and testing
Why is it difficult to write code directly in binary?
Why is it difficult to write code directly in binary?
- Binary uses a complex syntax
- Binary is only useful for high-level programming
- Binary code is too fast for processors
- Binary consists only of 0s and 1s, making it hard to understand (correct)
What is one benefit of using compilers for high-level programming languages?
What is one benefit of using compilers for high-level programming languages?
What is one of the goals of compiler design?
What is one of the goals of compiler design?
Who developed the concept of a compiler in the 1950s?
Who developed the concept of a compiler in the 1950s?
Which type of compiler makes multiple passes over the source code?
Which type of compiler makes multiple passes over the source code?
Ahead-of-Time (AOT) Compilers create what kind of output?
Ahead-of-Time (AOT) Compilers create what kind of output?
What part of the language processing system converts high-level languages into machine code?
What part of the language processing system converts high-level languages into machine code?
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Compiler
Compiler
A program that translates high-level programming code into machine-readable instructions.
A-0 System
A-0 System
The first compiler created by Grace Hopper, it converted mathematical notation into machine code.
Single-Pass Compiler
Single-Pass Compiler
A type of compiler that processes the source code in a single pass and is efficient but may not catch all errors or perform extensive optimization.
Multi-Pass Compiler
Multi-Pass Compiler
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Just-In-Time (JIT) Compiler
Just-In-Time (JIT) Compiler
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What is a compiler?
What is a compiler?
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Why are compilers important?
Why are compilers important?
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What is compiler design?
What is compiler design?
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What are the front-end tasks of a compiler?
What are the front-end tasks of a compiler?
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What are the back-end tasks of a compiler?
What are the back-end tasks of a compiler?
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