Function of Compiler

(toc) #title=(Table of Content)Function of Compiler Points : function of compiler, define the function of a compiler The compiler performs the following functions.

1. It translates the source program into machine codes
2. Compiler allocates area of main memory.
3. Includes linkage for closed sub-routines.
4. It produces the object program on disk.
5. The compiler produces a printed copy of the source and object programs.
6. Produces a list of errors found during compilation. Most popular compiler languages are COBOL, FORTRAN and RPG.