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You begin by writing the source code. Any errors at this stage (syntax time) must be fixed before proceeding further. The IDE (integrated development environment) will usually highlight syntax errors as they occur.

When the source code is ready it can be compiled. Any errors at this stage (compile time) must be fixed before compilation can complete. Again, the IDE should highlight these errors.

Successful compilation creates individual object files which can then be processed by the linker. Any errors at this stage (link time) must be fixed before an executable is created. Once again, the IDE will assist you.

Once the executable is created it can be run. Any errors at this stage (run time) must be fixed before code is finally ready to ship. The IDE won't help you unless you make a debug version of your executable, which can then be debugged in your IDE to locate logic errors, unhandled exceptions, etc. When the debug version works as expected, you can build a release version. After a final check for run time errors, the program is complete. Don't delay. Ship it!

Although there are many stages to creating an executable, the IDE can reduce the workload by creating a MakeFile for your project, which automatically builds the application for you (both debug and release versions) only stopping when an error is encountered.

If your source code includes conditional compilation for a variety of platforms and architectures, the source must be compiled separately for each using the intended platform for each.


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