static monolithic build, is wiki outdated? Topic is solved

[mobilevil]

Hello,
in the wiki
https://wiki.wxwidgets.org/WxWidgets_Bu ... igurations
it say
--enable-monolithic MONOLITHIC=1 Packages all libraries in a single file. (Note: do not combine this option with a static build.)

seems it is outdated? I was able to build and use monolithic static lib under Windows with TDM-GCC.

[doublemax]

I think there are some platform/compiler combinations where this causes problems. But if it works for you, it's fine.

[mobilevil]

Thanks.

[ONEEYEMAN]

Hi,
In general 'MONOLITHIC' build is not recommended as it does not give you any gains over the 'MULTILIB' settings.
In fact it could produce some linking issues.

But if it works for you - good.

[doublemax]

The advantage is that you only have one lib and you don't have to bother which ones you need and which not.

[ONEEYEMAN]

doublemax,
I guess in 2019 the linkers are smart enough to link only the functions your program is interested in...

So maybe it does make sense.

Thank you.