C++ Programming - OOPS Concepts - Discussion

Can anyone describe the function of dynamic loading?

The compiler always execute the member function of base class first, the compiler doesn't know which classes objects address hold by pointer so the compiler unable to take the decision at compile time but at run time when function call executes, it takes decision according to the address stored in the pointer.

So the decision taken for calling any object through the appropriate class function at Run time is known as dynamic binding or late binding.

To making connections to a function call with the appropriate function is known as binding.

The concept that means adding new components to a program as it runs is called "dynamic loading".

Explanation: Dynamic loading allows a program to load libraries or modules into memory at runtime, essentially adding new functionality on demand, rather than having them compiled statically into the program from the start.

Key points about dynamic loading:

Flexibility:
It allows a program to adapt to changing requirements or load only the necessary components, improving performance and efficiency.

Runtime loading:
The process of loading new components happens while the program is already running.

Plugin architecture:
Dynamic loading is often used to implement plugin systems, where users can add new functionality to a base application by installing plugins.