Runtime vs. Compile time

Question

What is the difference between run-time and compile-time?

Answer 1

Compile time: Time taken to convert the source code into a machine code so that it becomes an executable is called compile time.

Run time: When an application is running, it is called run time.

Compile time errors are those syntax errors, missing file reference errors. Runtime errors happen after the source code has been compiled into an executable program and while the program is running. Examples are program crashes, unexpected program behavior or features don't work.