Hi, i know there is already a lot of similar questions on the internet but I just can't find any specific answer to the folowing question:
How to create a librarie that could be used without having to add options when compiling my program?
Just like we do when using stdlib.h or stdio.h.
If you have any idea on how to do this or have a link that you think might help me, please let me know.
It depends on your compiler. Building a library is not something you'll do for practical purposes much as a beginner. You might be asked to build one as a learning exercise.Originally Posted by Mpetou
A library is basically just a list of object files. There are slightly different types depending on whether the library is statically or dynamically linked. It's a case of knowing the options on your particular platform. If you are using an IDE then there's usually a "target type" or similar variable in the IDE project settings that you can set to "create library".
SSorry not to be more specific.
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Also please note that "stdlib.h" and "stdio.h" are header files, not libraries. These headers describe functions contained in the standard library.
I'm not aware of any easy way to make a user library that you could use without informing the compiler of their existence and their locations.How to create a librarie that could be used without having to add options when compiling my program?
There are even some standard libraries that sometimes require you to tell the compiler to use them, ie: the math standard library .
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Last edited by Structure; 09-06-2020 at 06:32 AM.
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Thanks for the answer, I am supprised that we actually have to speciefe the libraries that we use twice (first in the source code and then when compiling).
I guess I'll have to make an alias.
Thanks again for the answer.
