Glossary
C compiler A software program that examines a
C program for syntax errors and, if successful,
creates an object (OBJ) file.
Editor A program that allows you to create  or
change a file.
Linker A software program that combines object
(OBJ) and library (LIB) files to create an
executable program that has the extension EXE.
Object file A machine code file produced by
compilation of source code.