Types Of Programming Language, Translators And Integrated Development Environments (Software part 2)
Overview
A computer cannot run a program written in a language like Python or Java directly; deep down it only understands binary machine code. Something has to translate your high-level instructions into something the processor can execute. The two tools that do this, the compiler and the interpreter, work in very different ways, and choosing the right one changes how you write, test and share your program.
In this lesson you will compare compilers and interpreters and learn when each is the better choice, then look inside the Integrated Development Environment, the all-in-one software that professional programmers actually write code in, and the features that make finding and fixing mistakes so much easier.
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- 4 Explain the advantages and disadvantages of a compiler and an interpreter
- 5 Explain the role of an IDE in writing program code and the common functions IDEs provide
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- Which translator produces an executable file? A. interpreter B. compiler C. assembler only D. editor Answer: B
- An interpreter reports a syntax error by: A. listing all errors at the end B. stopping at the first error it finds C. ignoring it D. producing an executable Answer: B
- Which translator is most appropriate while a program is still being written and tested? A. compiler B. interpreter C. assembler D. linker Answer: B
- Which IDE feature shows the values of variables while a program runs? A. prettyprint B. auto-completion C. variable watch window D. block minimising Answer: C
- An advantage of distributing a compiled executable rather than source code is that: A. it must be re-translated each run B. the source code stays hidden C. an interpreter is required D. it cannot be run without the IDE Answer: B
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