Re: [Dev-C++] Split code in public/private parts - Help please

[Ferdinando F. <s2...@st...>]

> How can I compile "part two" (which has no "main" function),
> so that the source code cannot be seen anymore ?

You can put "part two" in a separate file, and compile it singularly, then
distribute the output file (with .o extension).

> Then, how can I compile "part one" source code (which has
> the "main" function) with "part two" compiled version?

You have to include in your project the .o file selecting "include in
link" and deselecting "include in compilation", or equivalently build a
library from it (a .a file), call it e.g. libp2.a, and specify "-lp2" in
linker options.

> How can I make sure it is not possible
> to call directly another function of "part two" ?

_Really_ you can't, but only who knows the implementation (or is a good
and patient reverse engineer) know what's inside an object file. You
should put declarations for all functions you would like a programmer to
call in a header (.h) and distribute it with your .o or .a file.

Bye, Ferdinando.