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What is the difference between dynamic libraries and static libraries in Swift apps?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Static libraries are embedded at compile time; dynamic libraries are loaded at runtime.
Deep explanation
Static libraries increase binary size but reduce runtime overhead. Dynamic libraries enable modularity but increase startup cost due to dyld loading. iOS prefers static linking for performance-critical apps.
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