Code generator

Definitions

A software tool that automatically produces source code or machine code from a higher-level specification or model.

A component of a compiler that translates an intermediate representation of a program into the target machine language.

Examples

The software team implemented a new code generator to automate the creation of repetitive boilerplate files.

Using a code generator can significantly speed up the development process by reducing the amount of manual coding required.

Synonyms

Source code generator Automated programming tool Software scaffolding tool Code synthesis engine Program generation system

Antonyms

Manual coder Human programmer Handwritten code developer Manual software engineer