are class libraries a part of C++ i.e are they inbuilt ?

Question

Are they inbuilt or they come in packages of windows / macintosh? sorry i have just started learning programming. So I don't understand this.

Regards

Answer 1

I don't think the other answers here at this time are quite adequate. C++... All compilers come with a set of standard libraries that work as defined in the standard. Many compilers come with non-standard libraries that you would do best to avoid because they aren't compatible with other compilers unless you include the library if you distribute your source code which goes against some licensing agreements. ie. you'd be a software pirate even though you are trying to distribute your own code.



Stick to the standard libraries and you won't have any trouble and anyone ill be able to compile your code on any machine and with any operating system.

Answer 2

It depends On the Compiler. Turboc, MSVC++, Borland etc come with inbuilt Libraries.



e.g Parallel Library in .Net C++.



But Now Libraries has become essential part of Programming Languages and Compilers, also see ISO C++ STD Lib:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%2B%2B_Standard_Library



700+ pages on ISO C++

http://www-d0.fnal.gov/~dladams/cxx_standard.pdf



A must have ebook.

Answer 3

yup the libraries u use at this stage is part of c++ pack u r using

turbo c or whatever.

nothing to do with operating system libraries