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Started by TheOne1 April 05, 2004 11:48 PM

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TheOne1

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April 05, 2004 11:48 PM

What kind of things should go in header files? I know that when working with classes/structs, it is a good programming practice to separate class interface from implementation, but what about regular functions? Should non-member functions (class functions) be in a header or source file? thanks in advance for replies.

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ForeverStarlight

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April 05, 2004 11:54 PM

Generally, in my opinion, definitions should go in header files, and implementation should go in cpp files. My header files would often have a prototype for the non-member functions and the implementation in a cpp file.

Hope this helps

Ekim_Gram

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April 05, 2004 11:57 PM

quote:Original post by ForeverStarlight
Generally, in my opinion, definitions should go in header files, and implementation should go in cpp files. My header files would often have a prototype for the non-member functions and the implementation in a cpp file.

Hope this helps

Yes, everything like that should be put in headers. As well as enums, defines and externals.

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