Rule Definition
Having several class definitions in a header file makes it more complex to understand/navigate.
Remediation
If several classes are defined in a header file, split class definitions into multiple header files.
Violation Code Sample
FILE Header.h
class One {
int amember1;
};
class Two {
int amember2;
}
Fixed Code Sample
FILE One.h
class One {
int amember1;
};
FILE Two.h
class Two {
int amember2;
}
Related Technologies
C++
Technical Criterion
Programming Practices - File Organization Conformity
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