
Why compilers matter (w/ Lukas Schulte)
The Analytics Engineering Podcast
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Unpacking Compilers: From Code to Execution
This chapter explores the essential role of compilers in transforming high-level code into machine-readable instructions. It discusses the structures of compilers, the significance of intermediate representations, and the stages of compilation, including syntax and semantic analysis. The chapter also highlights the evolution of compilers, using historical examples and modern tools like LLVM to illustrate their complexity and functionality.
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