When we compile our program, many things are happening in sequence, and here, we will take a look at the three major steps:
Preprocessing
Compilation
Linking
The preprocessing is a process in which the preprocessor modifies the content of our source file(s) in various ways. The compiler then compiles the source code and turns it into object files. The linker then links the object files together and produces an executable file or a library.
When we start the compilation process, a preprocessor tool modifies our file’s ...
