[SSC II] Computer Science SLO 8.3.1

 

Computer Science SSC II Notes - AKUEB

8.3.1 Define header files; 

Header Files:

       A header file is a file that contains declarations of functions, data structures, constants, and other programming entities that are used in a program. Header files are typically used in languages like C and C++.

 Header files serve as a way to provide information about the interfaces or contracts of various components used in a program. They allow programmers to define and share reusable code components, such as function prototypes, structure definitions, and macro constants, among multiple source code files.

Programming languages often provide standard library header files that define common functions, data types, and constants that are commonly used in programming. These standard library headers are included using standard names, such as <stdio.h> for standard input/output operations in C.

 

 

 

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