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Modules, introduced in C++20, solve these issues by providing a clear separation between interface and implementation, avoiding the need for textual inclusion. Modules are compiled once and imported, so changes in a module's implementation do not force recompilation of all importers unless the interface changes. This leads to faster builds, better encapsulation, and improved code hygiene. However, migrating to modules may require build system updates and is only supported in newer compilers.

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import math;
#include <iostream>

int main()
{
    int result = add(2, 3);
    std::cout << "2 + 3 = " << result << std::endl;
}

The differences between modules and headers are significant in both design and practical workflow. Traditional headers (.h files) require careful management of include guards to prevent multiple definition errors; changes in headers can trigger recompilation of all dependent files, increasing build times.

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#include <iostream>
#include "math.h"

int main()
{
    int result = add(2, 3);
    std::cout << "2 + 3 = " << result << std::endl;
}
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Modules, introduced in C++20, solve these issues by providing a clear separation between interface and implementation, avoiding the need for textual inclusion. Modules are compiled once and imported, so changes in a module's implementation do not force recompilation of all importers unless the interface changes. This leads to faster builds, better encapsulation, and improved code hygiene. However, migrating to modules may require build system updates and is only supported in newer compilers.

main.cpp

main.cpp

math.ixx

math.ixx

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import math;
#include <iostream>

int main()
{
    int result = add(2, 3);
    std::cout << "2 + 3 = " << result << std::endl;
}

The differences between modules and headers are significant in both design and practical workflow. Traditional headers (.h files) require careful management of include guards to prevent multiple definition errors; changes in headers can trigger recompilation of all dependent files, increasing build times.

main.cpp

main.cpp

math.h

math.h

math.cpp

math.cpp

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12345678

            
#include <iostream>
#include "math.h"

int main()
{
    int result = add(2, 3);
    std::cout << "2 + 3 = " << result << std::endl;
}
question mark

Which of the following is a key benefit of using modules over traditional headers in C++?

Select the correct answer

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