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A compiled programming language is a language where the source code is translated into machine code (or an intermediate code) by a compiler before execution. The resulting binary file is executed directly by the computer's hardware or a virtual machine.

Key Characteristics:

1. Compilation Step: Source code is converted into machine code before execution.
2. Performance: Compiled programs typically run faster because the code is optimized during compilation.
3. Platform Dependency: Compiled binaries are often platform-specific (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux).
4. Debugging: Errors are caught during compilation, making it harder to debug runtime issues.

Examples:

• C, C++, Rust, Go, Swift

Workflow:

1. Write source code (e.g., program.c).
2. Compile the code using a compiler (e.g., gcc program.c -o program).
3. Execute the compiled binary (e.g., ./program).

Use Cases:

• Systems programming (e.g., operating systems, device drivers).
• Performance-critical applications (e.g., games, real-time systems).

Connections:

• CS-006: Interpreted Programming Languages
• CS-007: Differences Between Compiled and Interpreted Languages

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Sources:

• From: Una breve guia a la programación y Javascript