What is the role of a linker script?
A linker script plays a critical role in the process of compiling and linking code for embedded systems and other software development. It is a configuration file that defines how the linker should arrange the various sections of the program (e.g., code, data, stack) in memory. The linker script gives instructions on how to organize and allocate memory for different parts of the program and how to manage the output of the linker. Role of a Linker Script: Memory Layout Configuration: The linker script defines the memory regions and how they should be used. It specifies where different sections of the program should be loaded into the target memory. For example, it can define: Text (Code) section : Where the executable code resides. Data section : Where initialized global variables and constants are stored. BSS (Block Started by Symbol) section : Where uninitialized global variables are stored. Heap and Stack : Where dynamic memory (e.g., malloc) and stack me...