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Translators and Compilers: Theory

Specification Points
Specification Reference Specification Point
3.3.2.a Describe the need for, and use of, translators to convert source code to object code
3.3.2.b Understand the relationship between assembly language and machine code
3.3.2.c Describe the use of an assembler in producing machine code
3.3.2.d Describe the difference between interpretation and compilation;
3.3.2.e Describe the purpose of intermediate code in a virtual machine
3.3.2.i Describe the use of library routines

Resources

Mini Website

This mini website covers the specification points above.

Students should read through the information and make their own notes.

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