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Compilers and Interpreters. A Compiler is a computer program that translates code written in a high level language to a lower level language, object/machine code. An interpreter program executes other programs directly, running through program code and executing it line-by-line.
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A Compiler is a computer program that translates code written in a high level language to a lower level language, object/machine code. An interpreter program executes other programs directly, running through program code and executing it line-by-line.
Create a poster (In Word or Publisher) on the topic of compilers and interpreters • Include definitions and features of each • Advantages of each (At least 2) • Disadvantages of each (at least 2) • Use your own words • Do not copy and paste. • Use images and colour • to create a well laid out poster.
Resources • YouTube video • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C5AHaS1mOA&playnext=1&list=PLDA1E4B4D25B1BB3D&feature=results_main • WikiBooks • http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/A-level_Computing/AQA/Computer_Components,_The_Stored_Program_Concept_and_the_Internet/Fundamentals_of_Computer_Systems/Types_of_program_translator