Compiler

A compiler is a program that translates the entire source code of a high-level programming language (e.g., C, C++, Java) into machine code or an intermediate code in a single step.

It performs a comprehensive analysis of the source code, checking for syntax errors and translating it into an equivalent executable program or binary file.

The output of a compiler is usually an executable file, which can be run directly on a computer without the need for the original source code.

Compilation typically results in faster program execution because the code is already translated into machine code.