Der Compiler
Example: Der Compiler übersetzt den Quellcode in Maschinensprache.
Definition
"der Compiler" is a software program that translates source code written in a high-level programming language into machine language or lower-level code, enabling a computer to execute the instructions directly. It plays a crucial role in software development and execution.
Etymology
The word "der Compiler" comes from the English word 'compile', which means to gather or put together. In computing, it refers to assembling source code into executable code. The term was adopted into German IT vocabulary directly from English as technology developed.
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"Der Compiler" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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