Position Independent Code

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
PIC
Pronunciation
/pəˈzɪʃən ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt koʊd/
Category
Computing
Related Field
Software

Examples in Context

  1. Position independent executables ( PIE ) contain position independent code similar to the shared libraries and therefore such executables get loaded at a randomly chosen address upon startup.

Other meanings of PIC

Picture Misc
Platform for Internet Content Computing
Phone, Internet, and Cable Computing
Prior Informed Consent Gov
Peripheral Interface Controller Computing
Programmable Interrupt Controller Computing
Public Investment Corporation Business
Peripherally Inserted Catheter Medical
Primary Interexchange Carrier Computing
Programmable Integrated Circuit Academic