notes/education/software development/ECE1400/Compilation Steps.md

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1. Preprocessing: The preprocessor obeys commands that begin with #, also known as directives
Commands for the preprocessor are called directives.
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2. Compiling. A compiler translates then translates the program into machine instructions.
3. Linking: The generated objects are combined to create a complete executable.
The preprocessor is typically integrated with the compiler.