On the plus side, it's a lot easier in general to find /usr/include than cpp.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Finding header files in /usr/include is generally easier than locating C++ source files.
- In plain terms
- Headers are easier to locate than C++ code.
- What can you take from it?
- Prefer using standard include directories for quick access.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why are headers more discoverable?
- How can we make source files easier to find?
Another view
This may not hold true for all environments or setups.
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