Library (computing)

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In computer science, a library is a collection of non-volatile resources used by computer programs.

Description

A library is a collection of implementations of behavior, written in terms of a language, that has a well-defined interface by which the behavior is invoked.

  • This means that as long as a higher level program uses a library to make system calls, it does not need to be re-written to implement those system calls over and over again.
  • In addition, the behavior is provided for reuse by multiple independent programs.

Library contents

Libraries may include:

See also

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