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Stub

Stub
is an attribute which specifies that if a symbol is ever used, Needs should automatically be called on the context of the symbol.
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  • A symbol is considered "used" if its name appears explicitly, not in the form of a string.
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Basic Examples   (1)
Use of the symbol implies reading the corresponding package automatically:
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Use of the symbol implies reading the corresponding package automatically:
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Properties & Relations   (1)
Stub symbols are created in the declared context:
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