What is the method for loading dynamic libraries in Visual Studio?

There are several ways to load dynamic libraries.

  1. Dynamic library loading functions provided by the operating system can be used to load dynamic libraries into the process’s address space. Different operating systems have different functions for this purpose, such as the LoadLibrary function in Windows and the dlopen function in Linux.
  2. Many programming languages offer interfaces for loading dynamic libraries, such as Java’s System.loadLibrary method and Python’s ctypes library. These interfaces encapsulate the dynamic library loading functions provided by the operating system, simplifying the loading process.
  3. When compiling, linking dynamic libraries involves linking the dynamic library to the executable file so that the executable file automatically loads the dynamic library at runtime. This method requires specifying the path and name of the dynamic library during compilation, which can be set using parameters provided by the compiler.

It is important to note that different operating systems may have different ways and rules for loading dynamic libraries, so it is necessary to choose the appropriate loading method based on the specific operating system and programming language. Additionally, loading dynamic libraries may involve issues such as paths, names, and symbol resolution, so it is important to configure the relevant parameters correctly to ensure that the dynamic library can be loaded and used correctly.

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