Recently I had to modify a library to use dynamic linking in order to cut down on its size. Originally a 8MB file, I was looking at reducing the size to 1.3MB. Pretty great right? So why not dynamically link every time? Well, there are certain times when static linking, though it increases the size of your library, might be preferable.

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Whether you program in C++ or code in HTML, you’ve probably encountered a quick reference (”quickref” for short) at some point in your career. These handy guides aren’t meant to teach newbies how to use the language, but are more like the index at the back of your textbook except condensed and consolidated in a few pages. Today’s post lists a few useful quickrefs that I’ve accumulated over the years. Read more »