Re: What the compiler does, or not?

[Scott Klement <klemscot@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>
> I thought the compiler is used to compile code after checking the
> source. The compiled programme object would allocate memory, lock
> records and data area's, work with pointers (memory addresses), etc.
>

Apparently I have to be 100% EXACT with anything I say on this list.

Okay.  The compiler will generate code which is added to your *PGM object.
When your program object is run, that code will be run, and the data area
will be locked.

Is that better?

Incidentally, since we're nit picking today, it's "program" not
"programme", and it's "areas" not "areas."

>
> Is my assumption correct, or is the compiler actually needed at runtime?
> I don't think so. I think the used terminology as such is rather
> confusing and, methinks, wrong.
>

Humans are not always 100% exact in every single thing they say.  Have
mercy upon me!