+An **Abstract Syntax Tree** (AST) is a hierarchical, tree-like representation of the abstract syntactic structure of source code, used extensively in [Compilers](/wiki/Compiler). It condenses a [Program](/wiki/Program) into its fundamental components, reflecting the essential relationships within the code.
+## See also
+- [Parsing](/wiki/Parsing)
+- [Interpreter](/wiki/Interpreter)
+- [Source Code](/wiki/Source_Code)