Question

What is the difference between preprocessor and compiler?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

The preprocessor is essentially a text processor and (conceptually) runs before the compiler proper and feeds its output text into the compiler. ... These are usually called preprocessor directives. They control the preprocessor. Remember though that the preprocessor is just text manipulation.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The preprocessor is essentially a text processor and (conceptually) runs before the compiler proper and feeds its output text into the compiler. ... These are usually called preprocessor directives. They control the preprocessor. Remember though that the preprocessor is just text manipulation.