compilers

A compiler is a software tool that transforms code written by a programmer in a high-level language (like C++ or Java) into a lower-level language that a computer's hardware can understand and execute directly, typically machine code. Think of it as a translator that takes human-readable instructions and converts them into a language the computer's processor can process efficiently. This process allows developers to write complex programs in understandable languages, while the compiler ensures they run smoothly and quickly on computers.