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The C++ compilation process transforms source code into executable binary through four main stages: preprocessing, compilation, assembly, and linking.

Pimpl (Pointer to Implementation) separates a class's interface from its implementation by moving private members into a separate implementation class. This reduces compilation dependencies and provides better encapsulation.

The preprocessor is a text manipulation tool that runs before compilation. It handles #include, #define, #ifdef, and other directives, producing pure C++ code for the compiler.

A translation unit is a single source file plus all its included headers after preprocessing. It's the basic unit of compilation in C++.