library
<programming, library> A collection of subroutines and functions stored
in one or more files, usually in compiled form, for linking with other programs.
Libraries are one of the earliest forms of organised code reuse. They are often
supplied by the operating system or software development environment developer
to be used in many different programs. The routines in a library may be general
purpose or designed for some specific function such as three dimensional
animated graphics.
Libraries are linked with the user's program to form a complete executable. The
linking may be static linking or, in some systems, dynamic linking.
(1998-11-21)
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