The World of Current Compilers

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Which of the following is a characteristic of current compilers?

They are becoming less efficient
They are only used for debugging purposes
They are no longer used
They are used to translate high-level programming languages into machine code (correct)

What is the main purpose of compilers?

To detect errors in the code
To translate code from one programming language to another (correct)
To optimize code execution
To convert code into a human-readable format

Are current compilers still widely used?

No, they are only used in specific industries
Yes, they are the primary tools for translating code (correct)
Yes, but their usage is declining
No, they have been replaced by interpreters

True or false: Current compilers are no longer in use?

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Compilers are used to translate high-level programming languages into machine code?

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Current compilers have improved significantly compared to previous versions?

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of current compilers?

GCC, Clang, Visual C++ Signup and view all the answers

What are some characteristics of current compilers?

Improved optimization, support for multiple programming languages, increased efficiency Signup and view all the answers

Why are current compilers still widely used?

They are essential for translating high-level programming languages into machine code, making software development possible Signup and view all the answers