please I need an explanation that can help me understand this better or give an example code

[wet magnet]

I'm trying to understand "using namespace std" is it some kind of short cut so you won't have to type "std::" repeatedly? If not than can someone please explain it like I'm a toddler. I feel like I'm over thinking this.

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[livid sandal]

std is a namespace that has a lot of things you can use. When you do using namespace std; you basically populate where you put this code with everything inside the std namespace.

[wet magnet]

what can I put in the std namespace? thank you for answering by the way.

[livid sandal]

I don’t understand your question

It’s bad practice to do

using namespace std;

So if I was you, I wouldn’t use namespace std and just wait till I get to namespaces to learn what they are and how they can be useful

For now you can keep typing out the std:: every time

[wet magnet]

Ok, thanks again for answering:) I'll take that advise.

[livid sandal]

Np

[wet magnet]

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