The first step in the software development process is where code is prepared for compilation.

Linking is the process of combining multiple object files into a single executable .

Compilers, interpreters, assemblers, and translators are all types of that convert code into machine language.

A is a general term used to describe programs that convert code from one programming language to another or from a high-level language to a low-level language.

The final step in the build process is where all the object files are combined into a single executable.

After compilation, the next step is where the machine code is turned into object code.

During compilation, the compiler checks for syntax errors and generates from the source code.

Linking resolves external references, assigns final memory addresses, and generates an executable .