- A computer is a special program that converts source code into machine code(0s and 1s ) and that the computer can understand and execute.
Process:
1.Lexical Analysis : Breaks code into small tokens
2.Syntax Analysis : Check if the code follows the rules
3.Sematic Analysis : Ensure the meaning is correct(variable used properly)
4.Optimization : Improve code efficiency and performance
5.Code Conversion : machine language to Assembly language
6.Code Linking : Combines all files library/files into a final executable program.
Java - JAVAC
C,C++ - GCC (GNC collection compiler)