Static Bundle Object: Modernizing Static Linking
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The article proposes a new approach to static linking called 'Static Bundle Object', which aims to modernize the traditional static linking process, sparking discussion on its potential benefits and implications.
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While the previous article presented the problem domain (multiple issues with using .a archives of plain object-code files for static libraries), this article presents the technical white paper that formally proposes an alternative format (accompanied by a POC on top of GNU's ld), as well as the gist of the ELF committee's discussion about the proposal.
Given the decision of the ELF committee, the format will be judged by adoption in practice and the feedback it receives from users. In other words, your opinion is more than welcome.