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What is the definition of a module?
What is the definition of a module?
Import lets you _______
Import lets you _______
import modules into a Python script
What is the simplest way to import a module?
What is the simplest way to import a module?
import math
How do you import multiple modules at once?
How do you import multiple modules at once?
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How does a module work?
How does a module work?
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How do you use something from a module?
How do you use something from a module?
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Can an imported entity have the same name as something already in the file?
Can an imported entity have the same name as something already in the file?
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How do you import specific things from a module?
How do you import specific things from a module?
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How do you import all entities from a module?
How do you import all entities from a module?
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What is it called to import a module as another name?
What is it called to import a module as another name?
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When using 'from' to import, which is the best option?
When using 'from' to import, which is the best option?
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Study Notes
Module Overview
- A module in Python is a file that contains definitions and statements, allowing for organized code management.
Importing Modules
- The
importstatement is used to bring modules into a Python script for reuse of code.
Basic Import Syntax
- The simplest method to import a module is by using
import module_name, for example,import math.
Importing Multiple Modules
- Multiple modules can be imported simultaneously using:
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import module_1, module_2 - Or separately defined:
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import module_1 -
import module_2
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Module Functionality
- Python checks for the existence and accessibility of the specified module. If found, it imports all defined names, which remain separate from the current namespace.
Using Module Entities
- Access an entity from a module by using the syntax:
module_name.entity_name, e.g.,math.pi.
Name Conflicts
- It is possible for imported entities to share names with existing identifiers in the file. Example:
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import math -
def pi(x): return x - Accessing
math.piresolves to the module'spi.
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Importing Specific Entities
- Specific functions or variables can be imported using:
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from module import entity_name, e.g.,from math import pi. - Multiple imports can be done as well:
from module import pi, sin.
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Importing All Entities
- To import everything from a module, use:
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from module import *. - This practice should be temporary due to potential name conflicts.
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Aliasing Modules
- Modules can be imported under a different name, a process known as aliasing. Example:
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import math as alias - Access using
alias.pi. - Functions can also be aliased:
from module import function_1 as fun.
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Best Practices for Imports
- The recommended way to import and use functions is:
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from module_1 import function - Followed by calling the function directly:
function().
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