Description: Including, in the context of programming and scripting, refers to the action of adding a file or script within another script. This process allows for code reuse, facilitating the organization and maintenance of software projects. When a file is included, its content is integrated into the main script at execution time, meaning that functions, variables, and classes defined in the included file become accessible in the context of the script that includes it. This technique is fundamental in many programming languages, where templates and modules can be included, as well as in Shell scripting and compiled languages, where libraries and auxiliary scripts can be included. Inclusion not only optimizes workflow but also promotes modularity and code readability, allowing developers to break their work into more manageable and reusable components. Additionally, inclusion can help avoid code duplication, which in turn reduces the possibility of errors and facilitates the updating of common functions across multiple scripts.
