programming language semantics
Programming language semantics refers to the rules and principles that define the meaning and behavior of statements and expressions written in a programming language, including how they are executed, interpreted, and evaluated by a computer. It provides a precise and formal description of the language's syntax and the effects that various constructs have on the program's execution.
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