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Linkers, Loaders and Shared Libraries in Windows, Linux, and C++ - Ofek Shilon - CppCon 2023
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This talk would give a crash-intro to linkers, loaders and the layout of program binaries, and explore just enough internals to understand some observable differences in C++ builds between Linux and Windows.

We will discuss the GOT, the PLT, symbol visibility, interposition, lazy binding and more. There will be a lot of details, but also a lot of 'why's and opinions.

We will also touch/rant on what the C++ standard has to say on adjacent matters. There's a good chance you've heard before "shared libraries are outside the scope of the standard", but it doesn't mean what you think it does.
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Ofek Shilon

A Mathematics MA by training, but a 20Y C++ developer, writer and speaker in both the Linux and MS universes. Fascinated by compilers, debuggers and pretty much anything low level. Fiercely hated by his cat for no apparent reason.
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The talk covers the concepts of linkers, loaders, and shared libraries in the context of Windows, Linux, and C++. It explains the differences in how linkers and loaders function across these platforms, focusing on the terms like shared objects, DLLs, symbols, and position-independent code. Additionally, it discusses practical considerations and recommendations for developers, such as building libraries with specific flags to optimize load times and improve security. The differences in symbol visibility, lazy binding, and interposition between Linux and Windows are highlighted, with suggestions for best practices in library development.