libnamesoXY

libnamesoXY is a cross-platform dynamic library framework designed to manage and resolve symbolic names at runtime for software applications. It provides a unified API to load shared libraries, resolve symbols, and map library identifiers to concrete file paths. The project aims to simplify dynamic linking in applications that require runtime modularity or plugin support.

The architecture centers on three core components: a portable loader, a symbol resolver, and a name mapping service. The loader abstracts platform-specific mechanisms (such as dlopen on POSIX systems and LoadLibrary on Windows) behind a consistent interface. The symbol resolver exposes functions to look up function or data symbols by name, with optional version constraints. The name mapper maintains a registry of symbolic library names to their path candidates, supporting aliasing and versioned naming schemes. The library emphasizes thread-safety, deterministic behavior, and robust error reporting.

API and usage: typical usage involves initializing the runtime, registering library name aliases, loading a library by its logical name, and then resolving required symbols. The API provides error codes and descriptive messages to help diagnose missing dependencies or ABI mismatches. It supports caching of loaded handles and lazy loading of plugins to minimize startup cost. The library is designed to be non-invasive and can be embedded into larger applications or used as a standalone runtime.

Platform support and ecosystem: libnamesoXY targets major desktop and server environments, including Linux, macOS, and Windows, with platform adapters that adapt to differing dynamic linker semantics. It integrates with common build systems and can participate in dependency resolution workflows, aiding in consistent plugin and extension management across projects.