So you've written your C/C++ code, compiled it into object files, and now it's time to link everything together using gcc on a Windows system. Here's how to do it:
1. Open a command prompt: First, open the command prompt on your Windows system where your object files and libraries are located.
2. Use the 'gcc' command: Once you're in the correct directory, use the 'gcc' command to link your object files and libraries. The basic syntax is as follows:
```
gcc -o output_file input_file1.o input_file2.o -l library_name
```
Replace 'output_file' with the desired name of your output file, 'input_file1.o' and 'input_file2.o' with the names of your object files, and 'library_name' with the name of the library you want to link.
3. Specify library directories: If your library is located in a directory other than the standard library directories, you need to specify the library directory using the '-L' flag. For example:
```
gcc -o output_file input_file1.o input_file2.o -L/path/to/library_directory -l library_name
```
4. Specify additional libraries: If your code depends on multiple libraries, you can specify them all using the '-l' flag. For example:
```
gcc -o output_file input_file1.o input_file2.o -l library1 -l library2
```
5. Finalize the command: Once you've specified all the necessary object files and libraries, finalize the command and hit Enter. If there are no errors, the linking process will begin, and you will have your executable output file.
6. Run the executable: After successful linking, you can run the executable file by typing its name in the command prompt and hitting Enter.
By following these steps, you can efficiently link object files and libraries using the gcc compiler on a Windows system, allowing you to successfully compile and run your C/C++ programs.
