Practice Compilation And Build (10.4.1) - Writing and Executing First Advanced Program

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Question 1.
What is the primary function of a compiler?
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Think about how programming languages interact with hardware.
Question 2.
Name one build tool used in Java.
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They help automate the build process.
3Question 3.
What is the command to compile a Java file?
- javac filename.java
- java filename.java
- compile filename.java
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Look for commands that start with 'javac'.
4Question 4.
True or False: Python requires compilation before running a program.
- True
- False
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Think about how Python executes code.
Question 5.
Given a code snippet in Java, explain how you would compile and run it from the command line, step by step.
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Ensure you're in the right directory!
Question 6.
Discuss how dependency management differs in Maven compared to manual management without tools.
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Think about automation versus manual processes.

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