Beyond "Hello, World": A Deep Dive into Executable Creation
2025-05-05
The author reminisces about the pleasant experience of learning C and C++, but contrasts it with the painful process of turning programs into executables. This led to this series of articles aiming to fill the gap in existing programming textbooks regarding the compilation process. The articles will delve into core compiler concepts, validating claims with reproducible steps using bintools and driver verbose mode (-v). Ultimately, it aims to equip readers with a complete mental map of executable creation, freeing them from the frustration of mysterious LNK2019 and LNK4002 errors.