Kompilat

Kompilat is a term that can refer to several related concepts, primarily within the fields of music and computing. In music, a kompilat is a collection of songs, often compiled from different artists or from various recordings by a single artist. These compilations are frequently released as albums, and their purpose can range from showcasing a particular genre, celebrating an anniversary, or offering a "greatest hits" selection. The term kompilat is particularly prevalent in some European music scenes and often implies a curated selection rather than a random grouping of tracks.

In computing, the term kompilat is less common but can be understood as a result of the compilation process. Compilers translate source code written in a high-level programming language into a lower-level language, such as machine code or bytecode. The output of this translation is the kompilat, which is essentially a program that can be executed by a computer. This compiled code is distinct from the original source code and is optimized for performance and efficiency. Therefore, a kompilat in this context is a machine-readable form of a program.