Add external library to VR project: static or dynamic?

[ViaCognita]

I’ve just started to learn Unreal Engine 4.26 and I developing VR game. I have to develop a library to parse a text file and add it to the project.

I have a doubt: Is it better to develop this library as static or dynamic?

[Syedhs (Syed)]

It really doesnt matter - both types will serve you well.

[GarnerP57]

@ViaCognita

I have to develop a library to parse a text file and add it to the project.

Is it really necessary to make your own? Surely something already exist that you can use.

@ViaCognita

Is it better to develop this library as static or dynamic

Dynamic is generally preferred since it allows the library to be reused rather than copied around in memory.

[eblade]

@GarnerP57

Is it really necessary to make your own? Surely something already exist that you can use.

Sounds like a school task.

[ViaCognita]

I made two and both are statics.

And yes, I really need to do it.