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Advanced C and C++ Compiling

by Milan Stevanovic

April 2014

Intermediate to advanced

340 pages

8h 19m

English

Apress

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Useful AbstractionsMemory Hierarchy and Caching StrategyVirtual MemoryVirtual AddressingProcess Memory Division SchemeThe Roles of Binaries, Compiler, Linker, and LoaderSummary
Initial AssumptionsCode WritingCompilingLinkingExecutable File Properties

Importance of the ShellKernel RoleLoader RoleExecuting Program Entry Point
Static LibrariesDynamic LibrariesStatic vs. Dynamic Libraries Comparison PointsUseful Comparison AnalogiesThe Conclusion: The Impact of Binary Reuse Concept
Creating Static LibraryUsing the Static LibraryStatic Libraries Tips and Tricks
Creating the Dynamic LibraryDesigning Dynamic LibrariesDynamic Linking Modes
Typical Library Use Case ScenariosBuild Time Library Location RulesRuntime Dynamic Library Location RulesLinux Demo of Build Time and Runtime Conventions
Why Resolved Memory Addresses Are a MustGeneral Problem of Resolving ReferencesProblems Caused by Address TranslationLinker-Loader CoordinationLinker-Loader Coordination Implementation Techniques
Duplicate Symbols DefinitionDuplicate Symbols Default HandlingDuplicate Symbols Handling When Linking in Dynamic LibrariesAnalyses of Specific Duplicate Names CasesFinal Remark: Linking Does Not Provide Any Kind of Namespace Inheritance
Gradation of Versions and their Impact on Backwards CompatibilityLinux Dynamic Library Versioning SchemesWindows Dynamic Libraries Versioning
Plug-in ConceptTips and Tricks
Quick Insight ToolsDetailed Analysis ToolsDeployment Phase ToolsRuntime Analysis ToolsStatic Library Tools
Debugging the LinkingDetermining the Binary File TypeDetermining the Binary File Entry PointList SymbolsList and Examine SectionsList and Examine SegmentsDisassembling the CodeIdentifying the Debug BuildListing Load-time DependenciesListing the Libraries Known to the LoaderListing Dynamically Linked LibrariesCreating and Maintaining the Static Library
Library Manager (lib.exe)dumpbin UtilityDependency Walker

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CHAPTER 5

Working with Static Libraries

In this chapter, I will review the typical life cycle in dealing with static libraries. I will start with simple guidelines for creating static library, then I will provide the overview of typical use case scenarios, and finally I will take a closer look at certain expert-level design tips and tricks.

Creating Static Library

A static library is created when the object files created by compiler from the set of source files are bundled together into a single archive file. This task is performed by a tool called an archiver.

Creating Linux Static Library

On Linux, the archiver tool, called simply ar, is available ...