Importing Modules

Definition

Importing modules refers to the process of including external libraries or packages into a program in order to access additional pre-defined functions, classes, or variables that are not available by default.

Related terms

Library:

A library is a collection of pre-written code that provides specific functionalities and can be imported into a program.

Package: A package is similar to a library but consists of multiple related modules grouped together.

Function: A function is a block of reusable code that performs a specific task and can be accessed after importing relevant modules.