INTRODUCTION TO COMPILER DESIGN
KEY COMPONENTS OF A COMPILER
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None of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -Interpreters usually take less amount of time to analyze the source code. However, the overall execution time is comparatively slower than compilers. Compilers usually take a large amount of time to analyze the source code. However, the overall execution time is comparatively faster than interpreters.
Detailed explanation-2: -A compiler translates the entire source code in a single run. An interpreter translates the entire source code line by line. It consumes less time i.e., it is faster than an interpreter. It consumes much more time than the compiler i.e., it is slower than the compiler.
Detailed explanation-3: -No, an interpreter is not a compiler, especially not “By definition". Essentially an interpreter executes while a compiler translates. An interpreter takes code, reads through it, and then mutates the interpreter’s state based on code.