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In which language are compilers and interpretors written??

compiler language

1st May 2017, 4:27 AM
Abhishek Malakar
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That depends on the language. Java VMs are written in C or C++ for example, and C++ compilers in C or C++ also. But you can write one in any language.
1st May 2017, 4:40 AM
Karl T.
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Often compilers use a starting point in another language, then go on in the language they are for. That is called bootstrapping.
1st May 2017, 5:28 AM
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