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Namespaces & Code Organization

Group related names to avoid collisions, replace C's prefix conventions, and structure firmware into headers and translation units that compile fast and read clearly.

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What problem do namespaces solve, and how did C handle it?Why is using namespace in a header file a bad idea?What's the difference between static and an anonymous namespace for file-private symbols?How should you split a C++ driver across files?Do namespaces add any runtime cost?

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