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)

When importing a file, Python only searches the directory that the entry-point script is running from and sys.path which includes locations such as the package installation directory (it's actually a little more …

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 …

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 …

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.

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...

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.

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 …

36 Unfortunately, Python will only find your file if your file is in the systems path. But fear not! There is a way around this! Using python's sys module, we can add a directory to the path while Python is …

My issue was that it was installed for Python, but not for Python 3. To check to see if a module is installed for Python 3, run: python3 -m pip uninstall moduleName After doing this, if you find that a …