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This is similar to people names, where a surname could be thought of as a namespace that makes it possible to distinguish people who have the same given name. | This is similar to people names, where a surname could be thought of as a namespace that makes it possible to distinguish people who have the same given name. | ||
| − | In computer programming, namespaces are typically employed for the purpose of grouping symbols and identifiers around a particular behavior. | + | In [[computer programming]], namespaces are typically employed for the purpose of grouping symbols and identifiers around a particular behavior. |
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namespace Namespace] @ Wikipedia | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namespace Namespace] @ Wikipedia | ||
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A namespace is a set of named symbols, usually variables.
Names or identifiers are keys allowing access to symbol values.
Namespaces provide a level of direction to specific identifiers, thus making it possible to distinguish between identical identifiers.
This is similar to people names, where a surname could be thought of as a namespace that makes it possible to distinguish people who have the same given name.
In computer programming, namespaces are typically employed for the purpose of grouping symbols and identifiers around a particular behavior.
External Links
- Namespace @ Wikipedia
