the best approach of code re-use

[hankgao0703]

hi,

I am currently working on serveral projects simulatnerously, since these projects are closely connected, so in logic, there are a lot of code that can be reused(or shared). I just wonder which is the best way to reuse/share such codes across several projects.

Could you tell me what you think about the following ways:

1. traditional cut/copy
2. object encapulation
3. static library
4. Dynamic link library
5. COM component

Thanks in advance!

Hank

 

[TGM]

Hi

Well, this really depends on your way of working.

Previously, I was using a DLL for this but managing the different versions could drive you mad or, at least, lead to a nightmare.

Now, I write general classes that I store in a defined directory to which applications point to. If I need to change one or more classes, I just need to recompile the applications that were using the previous versions of these shared classes. This could look odd but it's very easy.

I always used static linking so I rely as little as possible to the dll's, libraries, ... on the user's machine

My two cents

Thierry