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Re: require vs use-modules

Chris Bitmead <chrisb@ans.com.au> writes:

> What if any is the relationship between slib's (require ..) and guile's
> (use-module ...)

`use-modules' tells Guile which modules from which we should import
bindings.

`require' tells Guile that a certain slib library should be loaded
into and exported from the (ice-9 slib) module.

> Should I favour one over the other?

Yes, depending on situation: Use `use-modules' when loading Guile
modules.  Use `require' when loading slib libraries.

> Are they interchangable?

No.

> Are they meant for different purposes?

Yes.

/mdj