Compiler (3a)

Question 1

What is in a realistic model of a compiler?

Answer 1

Preprocessor –> Compiler –> Assembler –> Linker

Question 2

How does CLion build a project?

Answer 2

Uses CMake as a build tool

Generates make files –> calls make

Question 3

Preprocessor

Answer 3

Role:
Deletes Comments
Expands Macros
Replaces includes and constants
Errors:
Not using macros or defining constants
Template instantiation

Question 4

Compiler

Answer 4

Role:
Takes code and produces architecture dependent assembly code
Errors:
Type errors
Syntax errors
Grammer errors

Question 5

Assembler

Answer 5

Role:
Takes assembler code and changes it into machine code
Errors: N/A

Question 6

Linker

Answer 6

Role:
Takes object code and libraries and links it together 
Creates final artifact
Errors:
Symbol missing
Output file errors