将C ++代码编译到静态库（.a）

Question

So i asked some questions before regarding this, but i think i am finally getting closer to my goal of using a C++ Library in a Swift iOS Project. I have downloaded a C++ Library as tar.gz. To use this library i am supposed to install it on my computer using make, but i want it as aa static library (.a to my knowledge) to use it in a Swift App. I know how to use C++ in a Swift project thats working and running. But i can't find any helpful advice on how to compile this source to a static Library. You can download the Library here . I just need it in a .a file and don't really know how to start. Everything i am finding is using headers and things i absolutely do not know. Please excuse my confusion, I am an absolute newbie in C++.

Thanks a lot for future advice =)

And this is the structure of the archive.

Answer 1

You need to compile the code and link it with your compiler. Suggested steps:

1. Run make in the top-most folder of the source code

2. Find the location of the library file by running find . -type f | grep "\\.a$" find . -type f | grep "\\.a$" find . -type f | grep "\\.a$" in the terminal.

3. Add the path to the library file in your IDE or compiler.