AI engineering glossary · Computing foundations
What is library?
Library (also called Software library): A collection of ready-made code that programs can call to perform common tasks, so developers do not write everything from scratch. The program stays in control and calls the library when needed.
Library: an example
NumPy is a library that provides fast array maths for Python programs.
Related terms
More Computing foundations terms
- Load balancer
- Local area network
- Localhost
- Logic gate
- Loopback interface
- MAC address
- Machine code
- Machine epsilon
Where you learn it
Library is part of the AI Engineering Program, which teaches it with notes, a hands-on lab and an exam. The first lesson is free.