CHAPTER 11

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Dynamic Libraries: Miscellaneous Topics

After understanding the most profound ideas behind the concept of dynamic libraries, and before diving into the details of the toolbox of the software professional dealing with libraries on daily basis, it is a good moment to take a closer look at a few remaining issues. First, let’s take a closer look at the concept of plug-ins, the omnipresent mechanism of seamlessly extending the basic functionality of a framework. Then, I will point out a few practical implications stemming from the concept of dynamic libraries. Finally, I will take a closer look at a few miscellaneous topics which a developer ...

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