Mar 2, 2010 · In Python, what exactly does import * import? Does it import __init__.py found in the containing folder? For example, is it necessary to declare from project.model import __init__, or is …

How do I import files in Python? I want to import: a file (e.g. file.py) a folder a file dynamically at runtime, based on user input one specific part of a file (e.g. a single function)

Feb 25, 2012 · I'm wondering if there's any difference between the code fragment from urllib import request and the fragment import urllib.request or if they are interchangeable. If they are …

Oct 28, 2014 · I've tried to find a comprehensive guide on whether it is best to use import module or from module import. I've just started with Python and I'm trying to start off with best practices in mind. Bas...

I am new to Python as I want to expand skills that I learned using R. In R I tend to load a bunch of libraries, sometimes resulting in function name conflicts. What is best practice in Python. I h...

The only argument is that Python supports "import *" - if the consensus is that it is bad, then the feature should be removed, perhaps in Python 4 when people are expecting pain, anyway.

How do I load a Python module given its full path? Note that the file can be anywhere in the filesystem where the user has access rights. See also: How to import a module given its name as string?

Apr 3, 2009 · 4) Import by prepending mainfolder to every import In this example, the mainfolder would be ptdraft. This has the advantage that you will not run into name collisions with other module names …

Mar 12, 2015 · As for specific difference between import foo.bar as bar vs from foo import bar, this answer covers the execution differences under Python 3.

Without an explicit import statement (either in FooPackage/__init__.py or in the client program), Python doesn't necessarily know what name it should import foo.py as. On a case insensitive file system …