Purpose of namespace in C#

Question

Can I get a beginner friendly answer that what exactly is the purpose of using a namspace keyword in C#? Referrenced here the Microsoft documentation, am not getting the last words to create globally unique types..? Thanks

Sachin Singh · Answer

You can think of namespace as a logical container, i am saying it logical because it has no physical signification. if you create a physical folder and puts multiple files then that folder can be considered as a container for those files. similarly, .NET provides us a way to define a logical container so that we can put all our related classes inside that so that later we can access those classes using the namespace with the "using statement" at the top. Generally, when we create a project then we forget to give any meaningful name to namespace and by default, the project name becomes the namespace name that is why later when we create another class library project / any project then after adding the reference to the first project we need to use the first project name in the using statement to access classes of the first project as the namespace.

Muhammad Imran Ansari · Answer

In adittion to other answers: Namespaces are used to provide a "named space" in which your application resides. It helps us to organize different members by putting related members in the same namespace. The main advantage of Namespace is solves the problem of naming conflict. Two or more classes when put into different namespaces can have same name.

Rajanikant Hawaldar · Answer

Namespaces are C# program elements designed to help you organize your programs. They also provide assistance in avoiding name clashes between two sets of code. A namespace is a declarative region that is used to package names, improve readability and avoid name clashes that occur with multiple, independently developed libraries.

Shazma Batool · Answer

Thanks @ Sachin Singh PS this source:GeeksforGeeks