Mastering C++
Header and Source Files
Classes In C++In C++, programs are organized using header files and source files. This separation helps keep your code clean, organized, and easier to manage, especially as your projects grow larger.
Header Files (
.h): These files contain declarations of classes, functions, and variables. They define the structure of your code without providing the actual implementation or code.Source Files (
.cpp): These files contain the implementations of the classes and functions declared in the header files. They include the actual code that performs tasks.
Header and source files allow you to separate the interface (what it does) from the implementation (how it does it).
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