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seo glossary from digital now gmbh

What is a compiler?

Compiler means processor. It is a program that is responsible for translating the source code into a target language. For this reason, the compiler can be seen as a translator. In addition, the compiler is a tool for detecting errors in the code.

What is the importance of a compiler for SEO?

The compiler is a good tool for search engine optimizers. After all, SEOs discover errors in the source code thanks to the program. The program has a supporting effect. The compiler can also be used to search for specific keywords in the source code.

Good analysis tools already have an integrated compiler so that an additional program is not required. The integrated compilers convert the source code into a format that can be easily understood. The compiler also has the advantage of reducing the loading time by compressing the code.

How does the compiler work?

A compiler reads the entire document. In order to translate, the compiler identifies the source code and extracts it. In the next step, the code is checked for errors. The semantics of the program are now recognized. The compiler works very quickly. It usually only takes a few seconds for the process to be completed. For SEO, such a compiler is virtually unavoidable in order to exclude errors and display the source code properly.