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Linker Explained: How Object Files Become Executables (Static & LTO)

Learn how the linker transforms object files into executables. Explore symbol resolution, relocation records, static vs dynamic linking, and Link-Time Optimization with real readelf and nm examples.

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The C compilation process pipeline stages: preprocessing, compilation, assembly, and linking.

How a C Program Becomes Machine Code: The C Compilation Process Explained

Trace the complete C compilation process from source code to executable binary. See each stage — preprocessing, compilation, assembly, and linking — with real GCC and Clang output across x86-64 and ARM64.

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