Preprocessor Configuration: Definition

The preprocessor plays a huge role in the process of building. Maybe this is a little surprising, given how simple and limited its functionality is. In the following sections, we'll cover providing paths to included files and using the preprocessor definitions.

Providing paths to included files

The most basic feature of the preprocessor is the ability to include .h/.hpp header files with the #include directive. It comes in two forms:

• #include <path-spec>: Angle-bracket form

• #include "path-spec": Quoted form