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A fordító, often referred to as a compiler in English, is a specialized computer program that translates source code written in one programming language (the source language) into another programming language (the target language). This target language is typically a lower-level language, such as machine code or assembly language, which can be directly understood and executed by a computer's central processing unit (CPU).

The process of compilation involves several stages. Initially, the source code is parsed to check for grammatical correctness according to the rules of the source language. This is followed by semantic analysis, where the meaning and logical structure of the code are examined. If errors are found in either of these phases, the compiler will report them to the programmer. Assuming the code is valid, the compiler then proceeds to generate intermediate code, which is an abstract representation of the source program. This intermediate code is subsequently optimized to improve its efficiency, reducing execution time and memory usage. Finally, the optimized intermediate code is translated into the target language, producing the executable program.

Compilers are essential tools in software development. They allow developers to write programs in high-level, human-readable languages, abstracting away the complexities of machine-level instructions. This significantly increases programmer productivity and makes software development more accessible. Different compilers exist for various programming languages, such as C, C++, Java, and Go, each tailored to the specific syntax and semantics of its respective source language.