Question

Give difference between compiler and interpreter.

Answer 1

A compiler is a translator which transforms source language (high-level language) into object language (machine language). ... Another difference between Compiler and interpreter is that Compiler converts the whole program in one go on the other hand Interpreter converts the program by taking a single line at a time.

Answer 2

Short note on compiler vs interpreter:

Compiler:

(i) It generates Intermediate object code. 

(ii) It reads entire program for compilation.

(iii) Memory management is high.

(iv) Execution time is less.

(v) Examples : C, C++.


Interpreter:

(i) It won't generate intermediate code.

(ii) It reads the single instruction as input.

(iii) Memory management is less.

(iv) Execution time is fast.

(v) Python, Ruby.




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