Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

complier

noun

kəmˈplaɪər

Definition

A compiler is a special program that translates a programming language’s source code into machine code, bytecode or another programming language.

Examples

The Java compiler converts Java source files into bytecode.
Using a compiler, programmers can create software that is efficient and optimized for performance.
Learning how to use a compiler is essential for any aspiring software developer.

Meaning

A compiler takes code written by programmers in a high-level programming language and converts it into a format that a computer’s hardware can understand and execute.