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The Mechanics of Creating
a C++ Program

Editor:  accepts the typing of the source code (or header file). Source file:  the file that contains the  program you prepared in the editor after you save it. (.cpp) Header file:  header files such as iostream.h Preprocessor:  performs preliminary operations on files before they are passed to the compiler. Compiler:  translates the source code to machine language. Object code:  the file containing the translated source code. (.obj) Linker:  links the object file with additional code, such as the library codes. Executable code:  the file containing the final product.  (.exe)  Return to Topic Menu | Computer Science Main Page | MathBits.com  | Terms of Use