precompiled
Previously converted code
Precompiled describes software code that has been compiled in advance rather than at the time of use.
A precompiled binary or precompiled library is ready to run without requiring the user to compile source code themselves: Download the precompiled version if you don't want to build from source.
The term contrasts with just-in-time compilation or interpreting code at runtime.
Compiled platform-neutral instructions
- linkingForming a connection
- staticWithout motion or change
- libraryBook collection or building
- assemblyConstructing from components
binary · header · build · preprocessing · macro · inclusion · dependency · template
Prior to occurrence
- cacheConcealed storage spot
- machine-codeProcessor-executable binary instructions
- portabilityEase of carrying
- distributionAllocation across recipients
deployment · bundling · snapshot · image
bytecode
Compiled platform-neutral instructions
assembly · binary · header · build · preprocessing · macro · inclusion · dependency · template · instantiation
ahead-of-time
Prior to occurrence
- cacheConcealed storage spot
- machine-codeProcessor-executable binary instructions
- portabilityEase of carrying
distribution · deployment · bundling · snapshot · image