5 Questions
Which tool creates a single, executable file from the source code?
Compiler
What is the main difference between a compiler and an interpreter?
A compiler creates an executable file while an interpreter runs the code line by line.
Why is the interpreter needed every time you run the code?
To run the source code line by line
If you want to avoid needing the original source code to run a program, which tool would you choose?
Compiler
In the cake recipe analogy, which tool would be similar to an interpreter?
A chef following verbal instructions without written recipe
Learn the difference between compilers and interpreters when translating high-level programming languages. Discover how compilers create an executable file, while interpreters run code line by line without creating an executable. Understand the impact on running code efficiently.
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