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Ada static compilation
To perform static compilation in Ada, you need to specify the appropriate options during the compilation process. Here are the steps to perform static compilation using the GNAT Ada compiler:
Write your Ada program: Create your Ada source code file with the
.adb
extension. For example, let's assume you have a file namedhello.adb
containing a simple "Hello, World!" program.Compile the program: Open a command prompt or terminal and navigate to the directory containing your Ada source file. Use the following command to compile the program:
bashgnatmake -static -o hello hello.adb
The
-static
option instructs GNAT to perform static linking, and the-o
option specifies the output file name (hello
in this example). Replacehello.adb
with the actual name of your Ada source file.This command compiles the Ada program and generates an executable that includes all the necessary libraries statically.
Run the program: After the compilation is successful, you can run the statically compiled program:
bash./hello
The program should execute, displaying the "Hello, World!" output.
By using the -static
option during compilation, you ensure that the resulting executable is linked with all the required libraries statically. This means that the program can run on other systems without the need for the specific Ada runtime libraries to be present.
Keep in mind that static compilation may result in larger executable files and may require the availability of static versions of any external libraries or dependencies used by your Ada program.
Please note that the specific command and options may vary depending on the Ada compiler you are using. The above example assumes the GNAT Ada compiler, which is a popular choice for Ada development.