I would argue that C++ "pimpl" design pattern brings more "ceremonial syntax" than the C equivalent. C++ style (without "pimpl") requires recompilation of the

I would argue that C++ "pimpl" design pattern brings more "ceremonial syntax" than the C equivalent. C++ style (without "pimpl") requires recompilation of the whole dependent tree when adding a new private member function. It's encapsulation only in a formal sense