DLLbased
DLL-based refers to software design in which functionality is organized into dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) that are loaded by an application at runtime. This approach is particularly common on Windows and is used to create modular, extensible software where components can be developed, updated, or replaced independently of the main executable.
At runtime, the host application loads one or more DLLs and resolves exported functions or interfaces through
Benefits of a DLL-based design include modularity, easier updates without rebuilding the entire application, and the
Challenges include maintaining binary compatibility across DLL versions, often referred to as DLL Hell in earlier
Common patterns for implementing DLL-based systems include explicit C interfaces, COM-based components, and plugin frameworks that