Programming Language Theory Flashcard

What is the difference between a compiler and an interpreter?

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What is the difference between a compiler and an interpreter?

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A compiler can be treated as a function that carries a program in the source programming language to another target programming language.
$Compiler : 𝒫_{S} \to 𝒫_{T}$
An interpreter can be treated as a function that carries a program into a value.
$Interpreter : 𝒫 \to V$