the file is not even read! The include() method is not only more efficient but also easier to maintain as you suggest.
The efficiency point is at least debatable -- opening and reading the file is actually quite an expensive operation, the cost of which may outweigh the
A good point not to be taken lightly. However, if you cache script opcodes (e.g. eAccelerator) then the efficiency of only including code that is absolutely needed will increase.
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