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Import Package in Java

Used to import a package with pre-defined features.

Syntax

import packageName; //import entire package
import packageName.member; //import member from package

Notes

The JDK includes many packages for use, but custom packages can also be imported using the IDE.

When only a few methods are used, it is best to import these methods individually. It is bad practice to import an entire package if only a few methods from the package are used.

Example

import java.util.Scanner;

//somewhere else in the code
Scanner textScanner = new Scanner();

See Also

Java Tutorials - Using Package Members