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Parser vs Compiler - What's the difference?

parser | compiler |

In computing terms the difference between parser and compiler

is that parser is a computer program that parses while compiler is a computer program which transforms source code into object code.

As nouns the difference between parser and compiler

is that parser is one who parses while compiler is one who compiles.

parser

English

(wikipedia parser)

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who parses.
  • (computing) A computer program that parses.

    • Anagrams

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    compiler

    English

    (wikipedia compiler)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who compiles.
    • a compiler of poetry anthologies
    my favourite crossword compiler
  • (computing) A computer program which transforms source code into object code.

    • Descendants

    * Serbo-Croatian: ----