object file format

An object file format is a structured way that computers organize code and data during software development. When programmers write programs, their code is broken into smaller pieces called object files, which contain machine code and information needed to combine these pieces into a complete program. This format standardizes how the code is stored, making it easier for tools like linkers to assemble multiple object files into a finished, executable application. Essentially, it’s a blueprint that ensures different parts of a program can efficiently come together and run on a computer.