5.2 - What is a Compiler?
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a compiler?
💡 Hint: Think about how code is executed by the computer.
Name the first stage in the compilation process.
💡 Hint: What comes first in processing the source code?
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What is the primary function of a compiler?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens before execution.
True or False: A compiler executes code in a line-by-line fashion.
💡 Hint: Think about how each one handles code processing.
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Discuss the implications of using a compiler versus an interpreter in developing mobile applications.
💡 Hint: Think about app performance vs. development speed.
Design a simple compiler process for a theoretical programming language with unique features. Describe each stage.
💡 Hint: Consider how different features of your language impact each compilation stage.
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