Free Pascal Compiler Now Supports Dynamic Packages

The Free Pascal Compiler and Lazarus IDE now fully support dynamic packages, allowing developers to create and deploy components, controls, and plugins without rebuilding the entire IDE. Dynamic packages are implemented as shared libraries across Linux, Windows, and macOS with embedded metadata, enabling plugin systems where packages can be replaced while programs are running. However, they come with restrictions including unique unit names across packages and are larger than standard shared libraries due to their metadata requirements.