How does the compile/link process work

[jeyshree]

hello,
can someone please explain me the different process involved in conversion of c file to .exe file? including .i files and .bak files .what will they contain?what is the difference among those files?
please explain me clearly

[donbock]

There is no Standard way this conversion happens, it can vary from one platform to another. Do you want to know how it works on a particular platform or is typical conversion good enough?

[jeyshree]

thanks

hello sir donbock,
i wish to know about a general conversion method and various files formed.i am using turbo c under os windows 7.
and thanks for replying me sir.

[jeyshree]

There is no Standard way this conversion happens, it can vary from one platform to another. Do you want to know how it works on a particular platform or is typical conversion good enough?

hello sir donbock,
i wish to know about a general conversion method and various files formed.i am using turbo c under os windows 7.
and thanks for replying me sir.

[newb16]

In general it's simple - start with wiki articles on Compiler and Linker.
ps - .bak files are usually previous version of just saved file and doesn't participate in build process.