Differences between compiler and interpreter
| Compiler |
| Interpreter |
- Compiler takes entire program as input.
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| - Interpreter takes single instruction as input.
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- Errors are displayed only after entire program is checked. (if found errors)
| | - Errors are displayed for every instruction in interpreted. (if found errors)
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- Program need not be compiled every time.
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| - Every time higher level program is converted into lower level program.
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- Memory requirement is more since object code is generated.
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| - Memory requirement is less.
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- Intermediate object code is generated.
| | - No intermediate code is generated.
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- Conditional control statements are execute faster.
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| - Conditional control statements are execute slower.
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