integrated development environment

integrated development environment

1. translator

   • its to translate instructions into computer code
     • low level programming language is a language that is easier for the computer to understand
     • high level programming language is a language that is easier for humans to understand
   • interpreter
     • if there is a mistake then it identifies it immediately
     • its slow as it translate instructions one by one
   • compiler
     • translates all instructions at once
     • it only identifies mistakes at the end of translating it
   • assembler
     • translate using mnemonics
     • it goes assembly language to machine code

2. run-time enviroment

   • allows you to run a simulation of your code
   • doesn't effect your code or computer

3. source code editor

   • auto completes code - saves time
   • bracket matching - highlights an area where you might have forgotten to add a barcket

4. debugger

   • highlights errors
   • suggests the type of error itcould be

5. auto document

   • explains function and purpose of the code
   • notes what it is and its expected behavoir