How to use C++ code in C

[bhubanmm]

Hello,

I am trying to use a C++ library in a C program. I have to use this library as I did not find any equivalent library in C. I have developed half of my application in C and I can not revert back to C++. Can anyone please help me in implementing this.:?:

Thanks in advance.

[toojays]

You will probably find that the C code you have written so far will actually compile under G++. So if you can build your project with g++ instead of gcc, then you can use C++ code wherever you need to.

Otherwise you will need to write a C wrapper around your C++ library.

By the way, what is the functionality you need? Maybe someone has an idea for you.

[LordHunter317]

No, it isn't as simple as being able to compile everything in G++.

You'll have to write wrapper functions around all your C++ code and extern "C" them. There are several ways to do this, the C++-FAQ-Lite online covers a few of them, I think.

[mdurham]

I think toojays is correct for using a C++ library, most C will compile without problems (famous last words!).
Maybe LordHunter317 could explain what he means when he says "You'll have to write wrapper functions around all your C++ code and extern "C" them." What C++ code?

Cheers