Dynamic Library
General Information
| Title | DYLIB File Extension |
| Extension | .dylib |
| Full Form | Dynamic Library |
| File Type | System File |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/x-mach-binary |
File Function
| Primary Function | Shared code, resources |
| Additional Functions | Dynamic linking, code reuse |
| Features | Dynamic loading, macOS integration |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High performance |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Application Development | Yes |
| System Libraries | Yes |
| Plugin Development | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code injection, vulnerabilities |
| Best Practices | Signature verification, sandboxing |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | OS X Public Beta (2000) |
| Latest Update | Continuously updated with macOS |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .so, .dll, .bundle |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Xcode |
Free | macOS |
 ld (linker) |
N/A | macOS |
| otool |
N/A | macOS |