+Compilation is the process of translating human-readable [Source Code](/wiki/source_code) into a lower-level form, often [Machine Code](/wiki/machine_code), that a computer can directly execute. This fundamental step bridges the gap between a programmer's intent and the machine's operation, enabling software to run efficiently.
+## See also
+- [Compiler](/wiki/compiler)
+- [Interpreter](/wiki/interpreter)
+- [Linker](/wiki/linker)