Aug 18, 2011 · Can anyone explain how to create a header file in C with a simple example from beginning to end.

Sep 10, 2014 · I know that header files are supposed to include code that will be used across multiple files, but am having trouble figuring out what parts of my program need to go in this file. For example, …

I am confused on how to separate implementation and declarations code of a simple class into a new header and cpp file. For example, how would I separate the code for the following class? class A2...

In your example, the declaration of the function returnSeven is in the header file header.h. When you compile main.c, you include the header with the declaration so that the compiler knows that …

Oct 6, 2009 · Its all metadata for the Foobar module. The first one is the docstring of the module, that is already explained in Peter's answer. How do I organize my modules (source files)? (Archive) The …

Aug 26, 2010 · 16 This is my personal opinion rather than a consensus best practice, but what I recommend is: in a header file, only include those headers that are necessary to make the contents …

Oct 4, 2012 · 25 A header file is used so that you won't repeat yourself. In your example, you didn't need to write

Feb 16, 2010 · You can declare all the interfaces and constants you want to expose to the library user in a separate header file (or a set of files) and put it into "inc" subdirectory - those headers will be "public".

Dec 2, 2008 · For example, if you have a shared library, you would ship a header file with it which defines all the functions and symbols used in the shared library. Without header files, you would …

Dec 22, 2009 · When dividing your code up into multiple files, what exactly should go into an .h file and what should go into a .cpp file?