Compilers

A compiler is a program that translates source code from one programming language into another, often machine code, enabling a computer to execute the instructions. In C++, compilers take your human-readable code and convert it into an executable program. Popular options include GCC, Clang, MSVC, and ICC, each with its own strengths in terms of platform support, optimization, and diagnostics. Compilers work with linkers and standard libraries to produce the final executable, combining compiled code and providing common functionalities.