Java Packages

A package in Java is used to group related classes. Think of it as a folder in a file directory. We use packages to avoid name conflicts, and to write a better maintainable code. Packages are divided into two categories. Built-in Packages (packages from the Java API) User-defined Packages (create your own packages) The Java API is a library of prewritten classes, that are free to use, included in the Java Development Environment. Built-in Packages The library contains components for managing inp