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(C++) Compiler

A compiler is a program that translates your C++ code to object code, after which it is linked (by the linker) to an executable.

A compiler might emit compile warnings and compile errors.

Compile cleanly at high warning levels [1]. Prefer compile errors to runtime errors [2].

External links

• Codepad online compiler
• Comeau online compiler
• IDE one online compiler

References

1. Herb Sutter, Andrei Alexandrescu. C++ coding standards: 101 rules, guidelines, and best practices. ISBN: 0-32-111358-6. Item 1: 'Compile cleanly at high warning levels'.
2. Herb Sutter, Andrei Alexandrescu. C++ coding standards: 101 rules, guidelines, and best practices. ISBN: 0-32-111358-6. Item 14: 'Prefer compile- and link-time errors to run-time errors'.

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