DLL
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000318
Dynamic Link Library, a type of file in Microsoft Windows operating systems that contains code and data that multiple programs can use simultaneously. These libraries provide shared functions, reducing memory usage and allowing for modular application development. A single DLL file can be updated without recompiling the entire application.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000318 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | File Formats |
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