block 14 os and translators

Have you ever wondered how your computer manages multiple applications at once without crashing, or how human-readable code becomes machine-readable instructions? In this block, you will explore the vital role of the operating system as a resource manager, learning how it handles memory, prioritises interrupts, and schedules processor time. You will also look inside software translators, discovering how compilers and interpreters process your code through lexical and syntax analysis to generate efficient, running software.