Dynamically linked shared libraries are an important aspect of GNU/Linux. They allow executables to dynamically access external functionality at run time and thereby reduce their overall memory footprint. This article investigates the process of creating and using dynamic libraries, provides details on the various tools for exploring them, and explores how these libraries work under the hood.
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I really appreciate articles such as this, since I don't have the shelf-space (or the funds!) to build a comprehensive library on how to program in Linux
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I really appreciate articles such as this, since I don't have the shelf-space (or the funds!) to build a comprehensive library on how to program in Linux