# Require the use of the `namespace` keyword instead of the `module` keyword to declare custom TypeScript modules. (prefer-namespace-keyword)

In an effort to prevent further confusion between custom TypeScript modules and the new ES2015 modules, starting
with TypeScript v1.5 the keyword `namespace` is now the preferred way to declare custom TypeScript modules. 

## Rule Details

This rule aims to standardise the way modules are declared.

## When Not To Use It

If you are using the ES2015 module syntax, then you will not need this rule.

## Further Reading

* [Modules](https://www.typescriptlang.org/docs/handbook/modules.html)  
* [Namespaces](https://www.typescriptlang.org/docs/handbook/namespaces.html)  
* [Namespaces and Modules](https://www.typescriptlang.org/docs/handbook/namespaces-and-modules.html)  

## Compatibility

* TSLint: [no-internal-module](https://palantir.github.io/tslint/rules/no-internal-module/)