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 …

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__, …

Some recommendations about lazy imports from python speed performance tips. Import Statement Overhead import statements can be executed just about anywhere. It's often useful …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

In my case, I refactored a single python script into different modules, leaving some old .py and .pyc files around, and stumbled on the "cannot import name" error.