Program's syntax errors are detected by:
Correct answer: A. compiler
- A. compiler
- B. Linker
- C. Loader
- D. Debugger
Explanation
A compiler is a program that translates code written in a programming language (source code) into machine code that the computer can understand. During this translation process, the compiler checks for syntax errors in the code. Syntax errors are violations of the grammar rules of the programming language. For example, a missing semicolon or a misspelled keyword would be considered syntax errors. If the compiler encounters a syntax error, it will stop the compilation process and report the error to the programmer.
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