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Timestamps:
0:00 - Explanation
1:23 - Creating static builds
3:26 - Where static builds go
4:31 - Building many & fixing errors
6:58 - Building with dynamic libraries (.dll)
7:40 - Using vcpkg Static Libraries with Visual Studio
9:15 - Important note about Static vs Dynamic (Errors)
Microsoft’s vcpkg is extremely useful for C++ programmers, though it can be a little confusing with using it in different ways. What if you want to use Static libraries, instead of Dynamic libraries? Well, it’s a little confusing, but it’s still easy to get it working. This video shows you how to get around using Static libraries with your projects.
vcpkg crash course: Go to post or View on YouTube
vcpkg integration: https://github.com/microsoft/vcpkg/blob/master/docs/users/integration.md