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Maxibongo99
Maxibongo99

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Compiler flags for C++ using OpenGL, GLUT, GLEW

When I am compiling simple examples it works with the following compiler instructions, but I don't understand them in detail:

clang -o name name.cpp -L/usr/local/lib -lglfw -lGLEW -framework OpenGL

I understand the -o flag for the executable file and also the -L flag which clarifies where the compiler should search for libraries to use.

But when it comes to the -lglfw or -lGLEW flags I have no idea what they do. Same for the -framework flag, but there I have an idea what it does.

Also what is the difference between OpenGL, GLEW and GLUT?

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