Kompiloitunut

Kompiloitunut is Finnish an adjective (past participle) describing software or code that has undergone compilation, i.e., transformed from human-readable source code into machine-readable code by a compiler. The term is most commonly used to refer to an executable or library that is ready to run, as opposed to the original source files.

In practice, a kompiloitunut ohjelma is the final artifact produced by the build process, which may include compilation and linking. For languages like C or C++, the result is native machine code in an executable or a shared library. For languages such as Java or C#, the output may be bytecode or intermediate representations intended to be executed by a virtual machine or runtime, possibly followed by Just-In-Time compilation or further optimization at run time.

The concept contrasts with related terms. Käännetty is a broader Finnish term that can refer to translation in a general sense, including compiling but also other forms of translation. In software documentation, kompiloitunut emphasizes the outcome of the compiler and the readiness of the code for execution, whereas käännetty can be used more loosely.

Linguistic notes include that kompiloida is a loanword from English "compile," and the perfect forms include kompiloitunut, kompiloidut, and kompiloituminen (the state or process of being compiled). The word remains most common in technical contexts within software development, build systems, and release notes, where distinguishing source code from a compiled binary is important.