static compilation

noun

UK /ˈstætɪk ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

US /ˈstætɪk ˌkɑːmpɪˈleɪʃən/

Turning a computer program into a finished app before anyone runs it.

Static compilation makes the game start faster because all the code is already prepared.

SYNONYMS

ahead-of-time compilation precompilation early binding offline compilation

RELATED WORDS

compiler build process machine code linker executable

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The stage in software building where source code is translated into machine code without running the program.

The static compilation step caught several type errors before testing began.

3. A programming approach where all types and references are resolved before the program starts.

Static compilation gives developers early feedback about mistakes in their code.

4. Producing a standalone binary that does not need a separate runtime interpreter.

Thanks to static compilation, the tool runs on any machine without extra setup.