5.2.1 The Compiler Applications

The main internal compiler applications are shown in the illustration below. This shows the tool chain employed for both PIC32M as well as PIC32C/SAM devices.

All the internal applications are controlled by the command line driver, xc32-gcc, which calls the internal applications (located in the compiler’s bin directories) when required. An understanding of the internal operation of the compiler, while not necessary, does assist with using the tool.