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A compiler is a fundamental software tool used in computer science and programming. Its primary function is to translate high-level programming code written by humans into machine code that can be executed by a computer's central processing unit (CPU). In essence, a compiler serves as an intermediary between human-readable source code and the machine-readable binary code.

The lexer is the first component of a compiler. It reads the source code and breaks it down into smaller units called tokens. These tokens represent meaningful chunks of the code, such as keywords, identifiers, operators, and literals.

The parser takes the tokens generated by the lexer and builds a hierarchical structure known as an abstract syntax tree (AST). The AST represents the grammatical structure of the source code, ensuring that it adheres to the syntax rules of the programming language. The compiler performs a semantic analysis to check for correctness and consistency in the code. This involves verifying that variables are declared before use, checking data types, and performing other checks to ensure the code's integrity.

Some compilers generate an intermediate representation of the source code, such as assembly language or an intermediate language, before producing the final machine code. This intermediate code is often easier to optimize and target multiple architectures.Compilers often employ various optimization techniques to improve the efficiency and performance of the generated code. These optimizations can include reducing the number of machine instructions, minimizing memory usage, and eliminating redundant code. In this stage, the compiler translates the intermediate code or the abstract syntax tree into machine code specific to the target computer architecture. This step involves choosing appropriate machine instructions and arranging them to execute the program correctly.#snsdesignthinkers #snsinstitutions #designthinking