Could GNumeric be used as a Library to link my application against?

[soumik Banerjee <soumikbanerjee68 yahoo com>]

Hi Guys,
I want to know how I can create a Library from the GNumeric Source Code Base on Ubuntu 12 and link it to my own application for the obvious purpose of using GNumeric-Native APIs from my own SpreadSheet Searching Application (the same way ssgrep does)?
I believe that GNumeric is a standalone application with tools like ssgrep, ssconvert being a part of the entire package.
Could I make use of the hugely useful GNumeric API set from my own application in any way without putting my Application code into the GNumeric Source Base?


Thanks & Regards,
Catapult.