Program Execution Phases

Hadi

Feb 5, 2023

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Three main phases of program execution:

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1. Initialization: The program starts and memory is allocated for the variables, objects, and data structures used by the program.
2. Processing: The program performs its intended functions, manipulates data, and interacts with the user or other systems.
3. Termination: The program finishes its execution and frees up memory. This may involve closing files, releasing resources, and returning results.