- Both needed: Compiled programs are faster to run; interpreted is faster to develop/test
- Source code: Interpreter needs source every time; compiler creates standalone .exe
- Error finding: Interpreter finds errors as it runs; compiler finds all before running
This study notes covers Exam Tips within Translators for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Translators in 3.4 Computer Systems for GCSE Computer Science with 15 exam-style questions and 8 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 7 of 8 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Practice questions for Translators
Which type of translator converts an entire high-level language program into machine code before the program runs?
Explain why a compiled program runs faster than an interpreted program.
Quick recall flashcards
What does a compiler do?
Translates entire program into executable file at once
What does an assembler do?
Converts assembly language to machine code