ld
GNU linker
TLDR
Link object files
$ ld -o [output] [file1.o] [file2.o]
Link with library$ ld -o [output] [file.o] -l[library]
Specify library path$ ld -o [output] [file.o] -L[/path/to/lib] -l[name]
Link shared library$ ld -shared -o [lib.so] [file.o]
Entry point$ ld -e [main] -o [output] [file.o]
Verbose linking$ ld -v -o [output] [file.o]
SYNOPSIS
ld [options] files
DESCRIPTION
ld is the GNU linker. It combines object files into executables or libraries.
The linker resolves symbols and relocates code. It's typically invoked through gcc rather than directly.
PARAMETERS
FILES
Object files to link.-o FILE
Output file name.-l NAME
Link with library.-L DIR
Library search path.-shared
Create shared library.-e SYMBOL
Entry point symbol.-v
Verbose output.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
Usually called via gcc. Complex options. Platform-specific.
HISTORY
ld is the GNU project linker, part of binutils, providing linking for the GNU toolchain.