What is the difference between compile time error and run time error? - Compile time is semantic and syntax error, whereas run time is memory allocation error e.g. segmentation fault.

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Answer: Compile time is semantic and syntax error, whereas run time is memory allocation error e.g. segmentation fault.

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Compile time is semantic and syntax error, whereas run time is memory allocation error e.g. segmentation fault. Source: CoolInterview.com

Answered by: Manila Bhalla | Date: 5/20/2008 |

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If the program has the compile time error then the program wont execute. Eg: syntax or semantic errors.

If the program has the runtime error then the program would compile successfully with no erros. But the out put was not desired.
eg: dividing with zero. Source: CoolInterview.com

Answered by: syeed | Date: 6/23/2008 |

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i use a database record maintaining software which uses vb for front end with ms access database. one of the table record length has reached 32767 and the software is returning error 6 overflow. i found out that the problem with ms access and vb is that integer value of > 32767 is not accepted and i have to char nge the name of 'integer' as 'long' in the program. can someone explain to me where i have to change the name. i am not a programmer and my softwares skills are limited. the guys who gave me the software are no longer in business - and i have more than 7 years of important data in this. please help... th Source: CoolInterview.com

Answered by: purungavel | Date: 5/16/2009 |

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