4.3 - Cross-Compilation and Toolchain Setup
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Practice Questions
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What is cross-compilation?
💡 Hint: Think about the limitations of embedded systems.
Name one tool in a cross-compiler toolchain.
💡 Hint: Recall the common compilers.
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What is the purpose of cross-compilation?
💡 Hint: Remember the key goal of using cross-compilation.
True or False: The Linaro toolchain is specifically designed for x86 architecture.
💡 Hint: Recall what we've learned about the Linaro toolchain.
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Imagine you are to develop a new application for an ARM-based device that requires SSL for secure communications. Describe in detail how you would set up your cross-compilation environment.
💡 Hint: Think systematically about the steps corresponding to each part of the problem.
After cross-compiling, you encounter a segmentation fault when running the application. What general steps would you take to diagnose this issue related to the environment setup?
💡 Hint: Consider what could go wrong during environment setup or compilation.
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