concept

Includes

Includes is a programming concept that refers to the mechanism of incorporating external code, files, or resources into a program, typically through directives, statements, or functions. It is commonly used to reuse code, manage dependencies, and organize projects by separating functionality into modular components. This concept is fundamental across many programming languages and frameworks to enable code sharing and maintainability.

Also known as: Import, Require, Include directive, Module import, Code inclusion

🧊Why learn Includes?

Developers should learn and use includes to avoid code duplication, improve project structure, and facilitate team collaboration by centralizing common functions or configurations. Specific use cases include importing libraries in Python with 'import', including header files in C/C++ with '#include', and loading modules in JavaScript with 'require' or 'import'. It is essential for building scalable applications and integrating third-party tools.