| Term |
Definition |
| Compiling |
The
compiler is what translates your code into something the machine can
understand. Machine code consists of only 1's and 0's. |
| Linking |
This
occurs after compiling. During this stage, the code is linked to
various other pieces of information, such as libraries. |
| Running |
The
code is now considered an executable. The program functions by
invoking different lines from the code and displaying the results on the
user' screen. |
| Syntax
Error |
C++
checks to see if there are any errors in your code before
compiling. If it finds any then it stops and informs you of the
errors. Syntax errors occur when you, for example, mistype a
statement or forget to add a semicolon at the end of a line. |
| Warning
Message |
Warning
messages are also generated by C++. A program can be successfully
compiled with warnings, however, it may not function as expected.
C++ might display a warning when you, say, divide a double by an integer. |
