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When generating [[wp:Object file|object code]], it is often the case that the resulting code must be then passed to a [[wp:Linker (computing)|linking stage]] for conversion into an executable form. The linking stage is necessary for resolving references to libraries of code and adding any extra executable runtime that is required. (SomeDepending compilerson willthe automaticallycompiler linkin use, sometimes the codelinker foris you,a soseparate thisprogram stepfrom isthe notcompiler; alwaysother visibletimes, the compiler handles the linking itself.)