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QbasicFAQ_WhatIsACompiler
What is a "compiler"?
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A compiler, whether stand-alone or part of the editor environment, is a program that takes sourcecode and generates an executable program that can stand alone.
Compiled programs are desirable for several reasons:
QuickBasic supports two methods of compilation; one that requires a runtime module, and one that creates a stand alone EXE file. Most programmers choose to compile to EXE, to reduce the chances of the user losing the runtime file.
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QbasicFAQ_WhatIsACompiler
What is a "compiler"?
Back to QBasic FAQ Main Page.
A compiler, whether stand-alone or part of the editor environment, is a program that takes sourcecode and generates an executable program that can stand alone.
Compiled programs are desirable for several reasons:
- They can be run without a copy of the interpreter (QBasic).
- They execute much faster, than interpreted code.
- The sourcecode cannot be edited, accidentally or otherwise.
QuickBasic supports two methods of compilation; one that requires a runtime module, and one that creates a stand alone EXE file. Most programmers choose to compile to EXE, to reduce the chances of the user losing the runtime file.
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