header file
A "header file" in programming allows for code reuse and organization by including declarations and definitions shared across multiple source files.
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Definition
C1Software Development
(technical)A file containing declarations and macro definitions, typically with a `.h` or `.hpp` extension, that can be included in multiple source files to share code.
Example
- The header file `stdio.h` is included in many C programs to provide standard input and output functions.
- Including the header file ensures that the function prototypes are available to the compiler.