Why C language build process includes 'assemble' process?

What is the difference between native code, machine code and assembly code?

Hi, I am Korean, so my English can be confusing to you.

I read the contents of the link above and I want to know why C build process includes 'assemble' process.

The below is the C build process that I know. Source file -> Preprocess -> Compile (in this process, assembly code is made) -> Assemble (assembly code -> machine code) -> Link -> Excutable files (.exe)

I saw 'Timwi' above the link says " Unmanaged code refers to code written in a programming language such as C or C++, which is compiled directly into machine code."

If C or C++ can be compiled directly into machine code, why 'assemble' process is needed? The purpose of including this 'assemble' process is just for debugging? or has important and practical reasons?

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https://stackoverflow.com/questions/66863665/why-c-language-build-process-includes-assemble-process March 30, 2021 at 09:30AM