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COMPILER WRITER [1 record]

Record 1 2004-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

A compiler for a language used primarily for writing other compilers, usually syntax-oriented compilers; not usually very useful for writing general programs.

DEF

A translator or interpreter used to specify and construct all or part of a compiler.

OBS

compiler generator, compiler compiler, and metacompiler: Terms and definition standardized by ISO/IEC; compiler generator: Term officialized by GESC.

Key term(s)
  • compiler-compiler

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
DEF

Traducteur ou interpréteur utilisé pour construire tout ou partie d'un compilateur.

OBS

métacompilateur; compilateur de compilateur : Termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI; générateur de compilateurs : Terme uniformisé par le CNGI.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
DEF

Lenguaje independiente de la máquina utilizado para generar relaciones de cadenas de caracteres.

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