Re: Partitioning configuration files

[mark]

There is no performance impact from splitting into smaller files.
It's purely a matter of convenience. We have about 10 smaller
files.

As of cfenginr 2.1.0 you will be able to have private functions
within cfengine code. A modular structure is always a good idea,

Mark

On 18 Apr, Dennis, Richard wrote:
> I'm looking for some insight as to when it's best to partition your
> configuration files into smaller files that will be imported.  Do most of
> you out there keep one large file?
> 
> I currently have a cf.linux config file that's >200 lines now....it will
> probably grow more rapidly in the next few months.  
> 
> If I split it up into a bunch of smaller files will there be a
> noticeable/significant performance impact? 
> 
> TIA.
> 
> --Rick
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