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Difference between static library (.a) and static framework?
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Description
I googled and finally came across this SO answer. ("Best answer" seems to be outdated but this answer looks more up-to-date.)
https://stackoverflow.com/a/59216151/3652888
It states:
Static framework contain a static library packaged with its resources.
But I think it's a wrong definition. Resouces are still needed to be bundled separately inside app package.
So still cannot differenciate "static library" and "static framework".
Is there any advantages or disadvantages when choosing either of them?
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Research direction
Start with the linked Stack Overflow answer and compare its definition of a static framework with the issue author's observation about resource bundling. No repository files, tests, or entry points are mentioned; done would require a project-specific, documented explanation of the distinction and the trade-offs between static libraries and static frameworks.
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Assessment
- Domain
- build-system
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
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- Stale
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- Needs clarification
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- 25/100