Static Libraries in C++

Most developers in technical writing and development have little or no knowledge of C++ libraries. It's interesting to find out that there exist features of this language to help us develop and use our own self-developed language.

This comes as a result that individuals do not have the knowledge on either how to create or use these user-defined libraries.Below is a procedure of creating a static library using the visual studio code;

  1. On the menu bar, choose File > New > Project to open the Create a New Project dialog.

  2. At the top of the dialog, set Language to C++, set Platform to Windows, and set Project type to Library.

  3. From the filtered list of project types, select Windows Desktop Wizard, then choose Next.

  4. In the Configure your new project page, enter MathLibrary in the Project name box to specify a name for the project. Enter StaticMath in the Solution name box. Choose the Create button to open the Windows Desktop Project dialog.

  5. In the Windows Desktop Project dialog, under Application type, select Static Library (.lib).

  6. Under Additional options, uncheck the Precompiled header check box if it's checked. Check the Empty project box.

  7. Choose OK to create the project.