From: Gavin Sinclair <gsinclair@...>
Date: 2002-11-10T22:27:46+09:00
Subject: Re: [FAQ] Why use 'include'

From: "Eric Schwartz" <emschwar@fc.hp.com>


> As requested, here's a FAQ question & answer on the usage of modules
> and 'include'
> 
> Q: As a creator of re-usable code, when should I use 'module' and
>   'include'?
> 
> A: Surrounding your class definitions with "module Foo"/"end" is a
>    useful way to ensure that your code is kept in its own separate
>    namespace.  This ensures that the names you pick for your classes
>    won't conflict with anyone else's.  An example:
> 
> [about 70 lines snipped ;]

Let me add to the chorus of praise :)  We may have a FAQ book out in no time!

Gavin