Packaging

When a set of application objects and/or subroutines has been created and placed into a dynamic link library, the following items will have been generated:

  • The dynamic link library containing the application objects and/or subroutines

  • A header file containing declarations for the routines that will be called by applications in order to create the application objects or invoke the subroutines

  • An import library file, containing entry point definitions for those routines that will be called by applications.

    These items must be stored in a location from which application developers may access them. The use of a local area network to provide and manage access to such items is discussed in Managing Development.

    In addition, appropriate entries must be included in an interface control document, which defines all common application objects and subroutines along with their external interfaces, and acts as a reference for application developers who wish to use such objects or routines.


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