Quote:Original post by King of Men
Perhaps I phrased it awkwardly, but the point I was actually trying to make is the same one as yours : It depends on context. But I think I disagree with you on the 'executable syntax' bit : Any random set of numbers is code as far as I'm concerned.
Well, I couldn't disagree with that statement even if I wanted to, as you expressed it as your personal opinion! ;)
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What makes it code is the context of being supplied to the CPU as instructions.
That's not so clear, although I do agree. For example, C++ source code is not a direct set of instructions to a CPU, but indirectly it is, via the compiler. It's the C++ Standard (and the rules of the compiler) which give the C++ the executable semantics.