Compiler Option: -l
 
Add a library file to the linker's list.

Syntax

-l < libname >

Parameters

libname
Name of the library to link in. The library file name's extension should not be included. For example, when using -l something, the linker will look for the files:
      • Libsomething.a
      • Libsomething.dll.a (Windows)
      • something.dll (Windows)
      • Libsomething.so (Linux)

Description

The -l compiler option adds a library file to the linker's list, to be linked into the final executable or library if needed to satisfy dependencies.

See also