Translators

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Represented by 0s and 1s. This is the only language that a computer can execute.

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Machine code

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Executes the programs that programmers write in high-level languages.

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Translator

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Written in machine code or assembly language, this can be quickly executed by a computer.

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Low-level language

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Translates and executes a program one line at a time. Like the source code, it is always required for the code to execute.

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Interpreter

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Written in formal, structured English; this type of programming language is easier for humans to read, maintain, and debug.

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High-level code

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int a=b+c
is an example of

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High-level language

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mov edx, DWORD PTR[rbp-0x4]
is an example of

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Assembly code

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0011001100100
is an example of Machine code, Assembly code, High-level language

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Machine code

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What is needed in order to translate assembly language to machine code?

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Assembler

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What creates an executable file that can be used independently of the original source code?

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Compiler