The C preprocessor is used to modify your program according to the preprocessor directives in your source code. A preprocessor directive is a statement (such as #define) that gives the preprocessor specific instructions on how to modify your source code. The preprocessor is invoked as the first part of your compiler program?s compilation step. It is usually hidden from the programmer because it is run automatically by the compiler.

The preprocessor reads in all of your include files and the source code you are compiling and creates a
preprocessed version of your source code. This preprocessed version has all of its macros and constant
symbols replaced by their corresponding code and value assignments. If your source code contains any
conditional preprocessor directives (such as #if), the preprocessor evaluates the condition and modifies your source code accordingly.

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