ld returned 1 exit status

"ld returned 1 exit status" is an error message generated by the linker (ld) during the compilation process of a C or C++ program. It indicates that the linker has encountered an error while trying to link object files together into an executable program.

There could be several reasons why this error occurs, such as missing library files, undefined symbols, or incompatible object files. To fix this error, you need to carefully examine the error message and identify the specific cause of the error. Once you have identified the cause, you can take appropriate measures to resolve the issue, such as adding missing library files, correcting syntax errors, or modifying linker flags.