5.1 - Overview of Language Translators
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What does a compiler do?
💡 Hint: Think about how a book is translated completely versus one page at a time.
Which type of translator executes code line-by-line?
💡 Hint: This type checks for errors during execution.
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What type of language does a compiler translate?
💡 Hint: Think about the languages we write code in.
True or False: An interpreter stops executing when it encounters an error.
💡 Hint: Consider how errors impact execution in real-time.
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Analyze a situation where using an interpreter may hinder performance in a large application. Discuss the implications.
💡 Hint: Consider the volume of code and execution time.
Devise a strategy to choose between a compiler and an interpreter for a new programming project. What factors would you consider?
💡 Hint: Prioritize based on immediate needs for testing versus long-term execution efficiency.
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