title: How to use C++ libraries?
body: <p>I am a Python developer and I have not used C++ since university. I am doing scientific programming with python, mainly. I wanted to try C++ to see if it is better performance-wise.</p>
  
  <p>I am quite new in C++. I have found <a href="http://dlib.net/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">dlib</a> library, which seemed a good library as it had many interesting features. But when I downloaded it, I found several folder full of .h and .cpp files.</p>
  
  <p>In Python, I would have installed a wanted library using pip or something, then use it in my project using import.</p>
  
  <p>Is there a similar installation for c++ libraries? Or do I have to look among all those .h and .cpp files and decide which ones I need in my project then copy them? Or how do I use the dlib library?</p>
  
  <p>I have searched a lot on google but I could not find any indication on how to use a c++ library or install a new package to be used.</p>
  
  <p>I use Visual Studio Community 2017 and Windows 10 if that matters. </p>