Compiler Option: -l
Add a library file to the linker's list.
Syntax
`
-l < libname >
`
Parameters
`libname`
Name of the library to link in. The library file name's extension should not be included. For example, when using `-l something`, the linker will look for the files:

- `Libsomething.a`
- `Libsomething.dll.a` (Windows)
- `something.dll` (Windows)
- `Libsomething.so` (Linux)

Description
The `-l` compiler option adds a library file to the linker's list, to be linked into the final executable or library if needed to satisfy dependencies.
See also

- `#inclib`
- Compiler Option: -p
- Using the Command Line