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Science: Computers
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What is the primary difference between a compiler and an interpreter?
Verified Answer
A compiler translates code all at once; an interpreter translates line by line
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- A compiler translates code all at once; an interpreter translates line by line
- A compiler is faster; an interpreter is slower
- A compiler is for high-level languages; an interpreter is for low-level languages
- A compiler creates executable files; an interpreter does not
Explanation & Context
Compilers translate the entire source code into machine code before execution, while interpreters translate and execute the code line by line.
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