Software Development Cycle
Compile
l Translate (compile) the source program into
an object program.
An object program contains machine
instructions. The program which translates a
source program into an object program is
called a compiler. If there are errors, go back
to step 2 (or 1). Don't be surprised if you
have to go back and edit your program many
times.
l Example compiler: javac (part of Sun's JDK
(Java Development Kit))