RenoGeek's Computer Terms Glossary - Compiler

A program that compiles source code files into an executable program. They are included in most integrated development environment programming packages on the market today.

A compiler takes source code from high level languages, like C, C++, Visual BASIC, ect.. and turns that code into a file that can then be run on a computer. Once source code is turned into a program, the program cannot be modified. To make new changes to the program the source code would have to be changed and then recompiled.

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