Compilation

Compilation is the process of converting code written in a high-level programming language, which is human-readable, into machine code, which is understandable by a computer's processor. This involves several steps, including lexical analysis, syntax analysis, semantic analysis, optimization, and generation of machine code. Essentially, compilation allows programmers to write code in a way that is easier for people to understand while transforming it into a format that computers can execute efficiently. Compilers are the tools that perform this transformation, enabling software development across various applications and systems.