how to create dll files with C++

[cyberdude]

HELLO ALL,
Can some one tell me if it is possible to make a .dll file with c++.It should be written in c++ language but it should be a stand alone .dll file
cheers,
cyber dude,

[MiiNiPaa]

For gcc
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/847396/compile-a-dll-in-c-c-then-call-it-from-another-program

For MSVC
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/14462049/create-dll-from-unmanaged-c

In Code::Blocks there is project template "DLL"