Header files included in header files

From: John Smith (soneone_at_microsoft.com)
Date: 07/21/04 

Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 08:39:28 +0100

Hi all

What does the group think of the practise of including one header file from
inside another?

I have some legacy code where this has been done, and it creates a
dependency on a module (collection of files) which are not required, except
for one header file's contents.

I'd say 'No, header files should be included in the C source, not in another
header', but I've always come across strong arguments for the latter.

What do you think, and what is accepted practise?

Thanks
JS

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