java-native-access / java-native-access/jna
Is it possible to link a static library to Java through JNA?
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Description
Is it possible to build a .lib(.a) file and load it to a Java application using JNA? Is it the only way of creating a dynamic library from a static one?
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- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing JNA's existing native-library loading behavior and the distinction between static .lib/.a files and dynamic libraries in the issue discussion. Determine whether supporting direct static-library use is a defined change or only a usage question; done is not specified by the issue.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- java
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 20/100