Namespace (computer science)

In computer science, a namespace is a container that holds a set of identifiers, such as variable names, function names, or other entities, and ensures that they don't conflict with names in other containers. Think of it like different sections in a library where books are categorized. Just as two books can have the same title if they are in different genres, namespaces allow the same identifier to exist in different contexts without confusion. This organization helps programmers manage code more efficiently and prevents errors that arise from name clashes.