Linkers

Question 1

What is a Linker?

Answer 1

combined program code with compiled library routine code all into one executeable program

linking external modules and libraries included within the code

Question 2

What is a static linkers purpose?

Answer 2

modules and libraries added directly into main file.

increases size of file

any uodates to modeules and libraries externally doesn’t affect program

this means a specific version of library can be used

Question 2

What are the two type of linkers?

Answer 2

• static
• dynamic

Question 3

What is a dynamic linkers purpose?

Answer 3

addressed of modules and libraries are included in file where they’re referenced

when program is run, loader retrieves the program at specififed address so it can be executed

+ :
files remain small and ext4ernal updates feed through main file - no need to rewrite code