7. Related tools
The compiler is just one element in a programmer's software workshop. The compiler can render other services such as debugging, profiling, serving as a build engine, ensuring dependability, or enabling cross-compilation.
7.1 Debugger
The compiler can generate information in the binary code that will be used by debugging tools such as GDB. This information is used to link the binary instructions to the lines of code in the source program.
For example, to compile a program in the file Application.c, use the command
gcc -g -o Application Application.c
The -g indicates that a version of the program is required Application to perform debugging. Then simply launch the debugger and give it the program...
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