static library, but I still need headers?

Posted by ML on Stack Overflow See other posts from Stack Overflow or by ML
Published on 2010-04-10T02:43:50Z Indexed on 2010/04/10 2:53 UTC
Read the original article Hit count: 280

Filed under:

c++

|

linker

|

static-libraries

Hi All,

I have a bunch of projects that all could share a "common" static library of classes.

What confuses me is if I make a static library out of these classes and link against it in my projects that I still need the headers of the classes in the static library in my main projects.

What is the benefit of the static library then?

How do companies like Adobe deal with this?

© Stack Overflow or respective owner

Related posts about c++

Which C++ book shold I get between "C++ Primer" vs "C++ Primer Plus"

as seen on Stack Overflow - Search for 'Stack Overflow'
I want to learn C++ by using Vim and MinGW as compiler. I'm interesting at "C++ Primer (4th Edition)" and "C++ Primer Plus (5th Edition)" but I don't know how about it different. It has no book store that I can review those books, so I want to know, what is the different between those book and which… >>> More
C++ : C++ Primer (Stanley Lipmann) or The C++ programming language (special edition)

as seen on Stack Overflow - Search for 'Stack Overflow'
I have a Computer Science degree (long2 time ago) .. I do know Java OOP but i am now trying to pick up C++. I do have C and of course data structure using C or pascal. I have started reading Bjarne Stroustrup book (The C++ Programming Language - Special Edition) but find it extremely difficult esp… >>> More
I need help on my C++ assignment using MS Visual C++

as seen on Stack Overflow - Search for 'Stack Overflow'
Ok, so I don't want you to do my homework for me, but I'm a little lost with this final assignment and need all the help I can get. Learning about programming is tough enough, but doing it online is next to impossible for me... Now, to get to the program, I am going to paste what I have so far. This… >>> More
Managed c++ std::string not accessible in unmanaged c++

as seen on Stack Overflow - Search for 'Stack Overflow'
In unmanaged c++ dll i have a function which takes constant std::string as argument Prototype : void read ( const std::string &imageSpec_ ) I call this function from managed c++ dll by passing a std::string. When i debug the unmanaged c++ code the parameter imageSpec_ shows the value correctly… >>> More
The Definitive C++ Book Guide and List

as seen on Stack Overflow - Search for 'Stack Overflow'
After more than a few questions about deciding on C++ books I thought we could make a better community wiki version. Providing QUALITY books and an approximate skill level. Maybe we can add a short blurb/description about each book that you have personally read / benefited from. Feel free to debate… >>> More

Related posts about linker

Understanding Linker Map File (MS Visual Studio 2005)

as seen on Stack Overflow - Search for 'Stack Overflow'
All - I'm trying to understand the first section of the Map file produced by the MS Visual Studio 2005 linker. I know it has something to do with memory sections, but can someone help me decipher it? Timestamp is 4b4f8d2b (Thu Jan 14 14:31:23 2010) Preferred load address is 00400000 Start … >>> More
How to resolve this VC++ 6.0 linker error?

as seen on Stack Overflow - Search for 'Stack Overflow'
This is a Windows Console application (actually a service) that a previous guy built 4 years ago and is installed and running. I now need to make some changes but can't even build the current version! Here is the build output: --------------------Configuration: MyApp - Win32 Debug-------------------- Compiling… >>> More
Linking non-object file at a particular address

as seen on Stack Overflow - Search for 'Stack Overflow'
Hi All, Is there any option in GNU linker or linker script to load a non-object file at a particular address (i.e. the non-object file should be part of the executable image output by linker) ? Any help is appreciated. Regards, Kiran >>> More
Unit Testing iPhone - Linker Errors

as seen on Stack Overflow - Search for 'Stack Overflow'
I've followed the Unit Testing Applications guide from the iPhone Development documentation. I followed all the steps and it worked with the TestCase from the documentation. But as soon as I changed the TestCase to test real Code from my project I ended up with linker errors. All classes that are… >>> More
Derived class linker - is this wrong?

as seen on Stack Overflow - Search for 'Stack Overflow'
We have this situation: A B ^ ^ | / C so class A { } class B { } class C : public A, public B { } Now, B wants to access a property in C. How do you do this? The solution I came up with is to place a pointer… >>> More