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Modules in Python

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What are Modules?

  • Modules are files containing Python definitions and statements (ex. name.py)
  • A module’s definitions can be imported into other modules by using “import name”
  • The module’s name is available as a global variable value
  • To access a module’s functions, type “name.function()”

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Package in Python

  • Python modules may contain several classes, functions, variables, etc. whereas Python packages contain several modules.

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  • In simpler terms, Package in Python is a folder that contains various modules as files.

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Importing * From a Package

  • * does not import all submodules from a package
  • import sound.effects.echo

import sound.effects.surround

from sound.effects import *