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nikoliazekter
nikoliazekter

Reputation: 757

Why do i need library file with -sources suffix?

I don't understand why there are often two files in libraries, one with -sources suffix.

Here's what i mean

two files

Upvotes: 4

Views: 90

Answers (2)

nochkin
nochkin

Reputation: 710

To add to the answer below, the -source archive is the actual source code, while the other file is the compiled version of it.

Upvotes: 0

Solal Pirelli
Solal Pirelli

Reputation: 1219

The sources are useful if you want to step into the library when debugging. You don't need them, but they might save you if you can't understand why the library behaves in a certain way.

Upvotes: 7

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