Chapter 2: Using the MIPSpro Compiler System

• "Selecting a Compiler" explains how to specify a n32-bit, 64-bit, or 32-bit compilation mode.

• "Object File Format and Dynamic Linking" discusses object files including executable and linking format, dynamic shared objects, and position-independent code.

• "Source File Considerations" explains source file naming conventions, and the procedure for including header files.

• "Using Precompiled Headers in C and C++" describes automatic and manual precompiled header processing.

• "Compiler Drivers" lists and explains general compiler-driver options.

• "Linking" explains how to link programs manually (using ld or a compiler) and how to compile multilanguage programs. It also covers Dynamic Shared Objects and how to link them into a program.

• "Debugging" describes the compiler-driver options for debugging.

• "Getting Information About Object Files" provides information on how to use the object file tools to analyze object files.

• "Using the Archiver to Create Libraries" explains how to use the archiver, ar.

Selecting a Compiler

Object File Format and Dynamic Linking

Source File Considerations

Compiler Drivers

Linking

Debugging

Getting Information About Object Files

Using the Archiver to Create Libraries