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MathUtils Static Library Lab

The document outlines the steps to create a static library in C called libMathUtils.a, including the implementation of basic mathematical functions in math_utils.c and their declarations in math_utils.h. It details the compilation process of the library and provides a main.c file that demonstrates the usage of the library functions. The lab emphasizes the importance of modular and reusable software development in Linux.

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MathUtils Static Library Lab

The document outlines the steps to create a static library in C called libMathUtils.a, including the implementation of basic mathematical functions in math_utils.c and their declarations in math_utils.h. It details the compilation process of the library and provides a main.c file that demonstrates the usage of the library functions. The lab emphasizes the importance of modular and reusable software development in Linux.

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C Static Library: libMathUtils.

a
Step 1: math_utils.c
#include "math_utils.h"

void MathUtils_Add(int a, int b, int *result) {


*result = a + b;
}

void MathUtils_Subtract(int a, int b, int *result) {


*result = a - b;
}

void MathUtils_Multiply(int a, int b, int *result) {


*result = a * b;
}

void MathUtils_Divide(int a, int b, float *result) {


*result = (float)a / b;
}

int MathUtils_Factorial(int n) {
if (n == 0 || n == 1) return 1;
return n * MathUtils_Factorial(n - 1);
}

Step 2: math_utils.h
#ifndef MATH_UTILS_H
#define MATH_UTILS_H

void MathUtils_Add(int a, int b, int *result);


void MathUtils_Subtract(int a, int b, int *result);
void MathUtils_Multiply(int a, int b, int *result);
void MathUtils_Divide(int a, int b, float *result);
int MathUtils_Factorial(int n);

#endif

Step 3: Compile the Static Library


gcc -c math_utils.c -o math_utils.o
ar rcs libMathUtils.a math_utils.o

Step 4: main.c
#include <stdio.h>
#include "math_utils.h"
int main() {
int result;
float div_result;

MathUtils_Add(5, 3, &result);
printf("Add: %d\n", result);

MathUtils_Subtract(10, 4, &result);
printf("Subtract: %d\n", result);

MathUtils_Multiply(6, 7, &result);
printf("Multiply: %d\n", result);

MathUtils_Divide(20, 4, &div_result);
printf("Divide: %.2f\n", div_result);

int fact = MathUtils_Factorial(5);


printf("Factorial: %d\n", fact);

return 0;
}

Step 5: Compile and Link


gcc main.c -L. -lMathUtils -o main

Step 6: Run the Program


./main

Expected Output
Add: 8
Subtract: 6
Multiply: 42
Divide: 5.00
Factorial: 120

Conclusion
This lab provides hands-on experience with creating a C library in
Linux,
which is important for modular and reusable software development.

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