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A static library of object code in UNIX/Linux that can be used by the link editor to create an executable program.

Static libraries are simply a collection of ordinary object files; conventionally, static libraries end with the .a suffix.

This collection is created using the ar (archiver) program. Static libraries are not used as much as they once were, because of the advantages of shared libraries in certain situations

Still, sometimes they are created, have historically existed and are simpler to explain.

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Are .lib(msvc) files and .a(mingw) files the same?

I read in one of the questions on this site that .a files and .lib files had the exact same content, but saved under a different name. Is this true? If it isn't true, could you point me to a .lib to .a converter of some sort? Is that even…
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How to build .a (Universal Static library) using existing C++ code

I have a C++ code and I am able to create .so file for Android using ndk-build Similarly, for iOS, I intend to create .a (Universal Static library) from existing C++ code. Question is how to build .a file with existing C++ code?
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Failing to install gtkmm / gtk+

So i am new on the platform, i use c/c++ and i have interests in graph interfaces so i decided to use gtk+and gtkmm with visual studio. First, i downloaded gtk for the gnome project. I followed all the steps and i got this after a manual run : \\\…
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About the meaning of "./a" in gcc

When I run $ gcc hello.c $ ./a Hello, World. I don't know what ./a exactly indicates. What is it? What does it stand for? If you know the meaning of it, I'd really appreciate that you would share.
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Two .a files (one for device other for simulator)

I was given an SDK which I need to integrate into an iPhone app. I was given 2 .a files, one for simulator and one for the device. Right now, I have to constantly swap these files depending on the testing destination (device or simulator). Is there…
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How to convert multiple source files into one .a file

i have just found out that Code Blocks (and MingW compiler) only takes .a library files rather then .lib what is the easiest way to convert .lib to .a files... any tutorials etc would be appreciated. Edit let me modify my question slightly how can…
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Compiling Libs for Android NDK

Android noob here. I am trying to create an OpenGL ES based Android App that would run native code and I'm using CMake to build it. Now I have a C++ library that I need to include, import and link(.a files) against the Android NDK code. I…
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Link .a file with CMake, using VS 2013 compiler

I've got the following file tree: C:. │ CMakeLists.txt │ myLibraryHeader.h │ test.c │ └───myLib ├───win32 │ myLibrary.a │ └───win64 myLibrary.a And the following…
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Xcode Transformation static library(.a) to Framework(.Framework)

I have a Cocoa Touch Static Library project（compile as a .a file）, i got a mission，create a Cocoa Touch Framework project, which has the same function as Static Library(same file, same resource) How can i achieve the goal quickly，there is some…
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How do I load libcocos2d.a (or any static library) into MacRuby?

I tried framework and require, both with paths, and got the same library not found message. I found an article on generating BridgeSupport files for static C libraries. I've never done this before, so will try it and report back. But if anyone has…
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How to reference the contents of a .a file (c++)

I was provided with a file file named libfunctions.a It contains functions that I need to reference in my program. for example, if the user inputs '1', it should use function f1 in the libfunctions file I am also provided with test.sh, bench.sh, and…
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Use of .a and .so file in ctypes

I have a .a file and a .so file from a c program which I want to use in my ctypes python code. Need some help on which one to use and why
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How do I setup TagLib 1.11.1 as a static library for my Qt Creator project on OS X?

I am working on a C++ project in Qt Creator (on OS X), and I want to use TagLib. After much research online, I'm struggling to figure out how to get to a point where I can use the TagLib library in my project. So far I have: Downloaded…
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For a single file program, are a .o, .a, .so, and executable equivalent?

To my understanding, a .o file is the output when you convert a source file to machine code, along with a list of "symbols" which name things like functions and variables. A .a file is a static library, basically an archive of (unlinked?) object…
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Always have to set Target Membership for .a File

I am using Flyer and Crittercism in my project . both have libAppsFlyerLib.a and libCrittercism_v4_3_4.a respectively. Now whenever I open my project and run it I always got this error first time. ld: warning: directory not found for…
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