Description: The act of ‘importing’ in programming refers to the action of bringing modules or packages into a script, thus allowing access to functions, classes, and variables defined in those modules. In languages like Python and Kotlin, importing is fundamental for modularity and code reuse. By importing, developers can leverage existing libraries, which accelerates the development process and improves code organization. In Python, the ‘import’ statement allows the inclusion of standard or third-party modules, facilitating the implementation of complex functionalities without the need to rewrite code. In Kotlin, importing is done similarly, allowing programmers to access classes and functions from other packages, which encourages the creation of more robust and maintainable applications. Importing not only optimizes development time but also promotes good programming practices by allowing code to be divided into smaller, more manageable components.
