Compiler vs. interpreter: Key differences By Cointelegraph

Compilation and interpretation are the two primary methods for executing code in the realm of programming. In order for computers to comprehend and execute high-level programming languages, compilers and interpreters are essential tools. Although they have this in common, how they go about achieving it and how it affects program performance are very different.

To better understand their respective functions in the software development process, this article will examine the main distinctions between interpreters and compilers.

Compiler

Interpreter

Execution process

Portability

Error detection