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Discussion topic 3 -- Compilation versus interpretation

The JDK provides a Java interpreter. Other systems, such as some versions of Symantec VisualCafe provide native code compilers for Java programs. What is the difference between a compiler and an interpreter, and what situations would a developer choose each?

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