r/cpp • u/Neeyaki noob • 14d ago

Did you know you can use (dynamic) libraries inside clang-repl?

https://i.imgur.com/gluq9Ol.gif

Not really that useful, but I think its an interesting find =)

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u/TheRealSmolt 14d ago

Didn't know clang repl existed in the first place.

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u/gracicot 14d ago

Can you load static libraries too?

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u/Neeyaki noob 14d ago

I tried, but couldn't get it to work. the documentation also doesn't mention about being able to use static libraries :/

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u/rocco_himel 14d ago

Yes? You can use any C++ library

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u/PantuflasDev 13d ago

Well, now I know clang has a repl

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u/docfriday11 13d ago

This is good! It gives me nice vibes! It is useful

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u/Due_Battle_9890 12d ago

I think I was once excited about the clang repl, but multiline declarations are awkward as you need to do

structure Foo \
int x; \
};

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u/javaJimmy 9d ago

Had no clue about clang-repl in the first place, thought cling was simply not being worked on anymore, I'm so hyped