Type library is a compiled file (.tlb) containing metadata that describes interfaces and data types. Type libraries can be used to describe vtable interfaces, regular functions, COM components, and DLL modules. Type libraries are compiled from Interface Definition Language (IDL) files using the MIDL compiler.
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