where the compilation process stops in gcc

[Dave Korn]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: gcc-owner  On Behalf Of perugupa
> Sent: 26 June 2004 19:46

> > Yes, the compiler starts and ends in toplev.c, though some language
> > front ends may add extra stuff around toplev.c. See toplev_main,
> > do_compile, compile_file, etc.
> 
> Hi,
>   Thanx for the reply Jim.i found that functions in toplev.c 
> are 'being
>   called' by the functions in other passes less frequently 
> compared to the
>   calls 'made by' the functions in this file.
>   is there any specific function or a point in toplev.c, 
> where the process
>   ends.


  You could say that the call from do_compile () to finalize () in toplev.c
marks the end of compilation, since that's when all the output files are
closed.


    cheers, 
      DaveK
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