Namespace

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