In this chapter, we will learn about the process of generating an executable file from a Qt project. This process is what we call compile or build. The tool that is used for this purpose is called a compiler. In the following section, we will learn what a compiler is and how to use it to generate an executable file for our Qt project.
Understanding compilers
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