Compiler

A compiler is a specialized program that translates code written in a programming language, like C++ or Java, into machine language, which is the binary code that a computer can understand and execute. This process allows developers to write in human-readable formats while ensuring the computer can perform their instructions efficiently. Essentially, a compiler acts as a bridge between human logic and machine operation, enabling software to run on computers. Without compilers, programming would be much more challenging, as humans would have to write in a language that computers inherently understand.