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Certainly! Here is a step-by-step explanation of a C++ program:

  1. Preprocessor directives: These are lines of code that start with a hash (#) symbol. They inform the compiler about any necessary preprocessing tasks, such as including header files or defining constants.

  2. Including header files: Header files contain function prototypes, class declarations, and other necessary information. They are included using the "#include" directive.

  3. Function prototypes: Function prototypes declare the signatures of functions that will be defined later in the program. They specify the return type, function name, and parameter types, but not the function body.

  4. Main function: Every C++ program must have a main function, which serves as the entry point of the program. It is where the execution begins.

  5. Variable declarations: Variables are declared to reserve memory for storing data. They have a data type and a name. Optionally, they can also be initialized with a value.

  6. Statements: Statements are instructions that perform specific actions. They can be assignments, function calls, control flow statements (like if-else and loops), or any other valid C++ expression.

  7. Function definitions: Functions are blocks of code that perform specific tasks. They are defined using the function prototype declared earlier. The function definition includes the function body, where the actual code resides.

  8. Return statement: The return statement is used to exit a function and optionally return a value to the caller. It terminates the execution of the function.

  9. Compile and link: Once the program is written, it needs to be compiled and linked. Compilation translates the high-level code into machine-readable instructions. Linking combines the compiled code with any required libraries to create the final executable file.

  10. Execution: After successful compilation and linking, the program can be executed. The main function is called automatically, and the program starts running from there.

I hope this explanation helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.