computer program in the form of a human-readable, computer programming language iscalled source code. Source code may be convertedinto an executable image by a compiled orexecuted immediately with the aid ofan interpreter.

Developing an appropriate solution that performs some task at hand, as you may not have produced the best solution (or even a good one) in your first attempt

The ability to perform complex tasks without making human-type mistakes, such as mistakes caused by lack of focus, energy, attention or memory.

Speeds than conscious human thought or neurons, which perform approx. 200 calculations per second. Computing chips (~2 GHz) presently have a 10 million to one speed advantage over our neurons.

More design freedom, including ease of modification and duplication; the capability to debug, re-boot, backup and attempt numerous design.

calculations per second, by 2005. However, the human brain may not have a computational advantage over computers for much longer.

The ability to communicate and share information (abilities, concepts, memories, thoughts) at a greater rate and on a greater level than us.

The main disadvantage of interpreters is that computer programs run slower than when compiled. Interpreting code is slower than running the compiled version because the interpreter must decode each statement each time it is loaded and then perform the desired action.

Another disadvantage of interpreters is that at least one must be present on the computer during computer program execution.

No properties of a programming language require it to be exclusively compiled or exclusively interpreted.

To run a program, the computer is initialized to a starting state by loading the program and perhaps the data and then some mechanism to begin is invoked. At the lowest level this is begun with a boot sequence.