Difference between compilers and interpreters

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Interpreters, however, tend to have slower execution as they translate and execute the code simultaneously. An interpreter does not generate a separate executable it directly executes the source code and produces the output.

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On the other hand, an interpreter translates and executes the source code line by line. A compiler translates the entire source code into machine code or bytecode before execution. Execution Process: The main difference between a compiler and an interpreter lies in their execution process.

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