Linking

14 November 2019 by Phillip Johnston • Last updated 14 October 2021Linking is the process by which object files and libraries are assembled into libraries and binaries. Table of Contents: Related Topics About Linkers and the Linking Process Linking Flags Common Linking Errors Related Topics A compiler is used to create the object files (and potentially the libraries) used by the linker. The linker cnosumes static libraries and shared libraries. About Linkers and the Linking Process For general information about linkers and the linking process: Wikipedia: Linker Linkers and Loaders, by John Levine, is a comprehensive book on compilation, linkers, …

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