5.3.2 - Features of an Interpreter
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What is an interpreter?
💡 Hint: Think about how an interpreter processes programming languages.
Describe immediate execution in the context of interpreters.
💡 Hint: Consider its implications for programming and debugging.
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What does an interpreter do?
💡 Hint: Consider how lines of code are handled during execution.
True or False: An interpreter generates machine code as output.
💡 Hint: Think about the output of an interpreter in contrast to a compiler.
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Given a scenario where real-time user interaction is essential, discuss how an interpreter's features benefit such an application.
💡 Hint: Focus on the user experience during rapid changes.
Reflect on a situation where slower execution could significantly hinder a project's success. How might using an interpreter wrongly have affected that project?
💡 Hint: Think about applications requiring high performance, like games or simulations.
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