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What is the purpose of a compiler?
The purpose of a compiler is to translate computer code from one programming language to another.
What is the primary use of the name 'compiler'?
The primary use of the name 'compiler' is for programs that translate source code from a high-level programming language to a low-level programming language.
What is a cross-compiler?
A cross-compiler is a compiler that produces code for a different CPU or operating system than the one it runs on.
What is a decompiler?
A decompiler is a program that translates from a low-level language to a higher level one.
What is a bootstrap compiler?
A bootstrap compiler is a temporary compiler used for compiling a more permanent or better optimized compiler for a language.
Test your knowledge on compilers and their role in computer programming with this quiz. Explore the process of translating code from one programming language to another, and discover the different types of programming languages involved. Challenge yourself with questions on high-level and low-level languages, assembly language, object code, and machine code.
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