I am confused if java.util is a package or a library.What is the difference between a package and library?

According to Java documentation, <code>java.util</code> is a package and part of Java class library: <blockquote> A package is a namespace that organizes a set of related classes and interfaces. ... The Java platform provides an enormous class library (a set of packages) suitable for use in your own applications. This library is known as the "Application Programming Interface", or "API" for short. </blockquote> Related questions: <ol> <li> Is there a difference between packages in Java and libraries in C++ </li> <li>Class vs package vs module vs component vs container vs service vs platform in Java world</li> </ol>

Is java.util a package or a library?

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According to Java documentation, java.util is a package and part of Java class library:

A package is a namespace that organizes a set of related classes and interfaces.
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The Java platform provides an enormous class library (a set of packages) suitable for use in your own applications. This library is known as the "Application Programming Interface", or "API" for short.