What is a Python Module?
A Python module is a file containing Python code that can be imported into other Python programs. It helps in organizing code into reusable components and promoting modularity.
How to Create a Module
- Create a
.py
file (e.g.,mymodule.py
) - Define functions/classes inside the file
# mymodule.py def greet(): return "Hello from a module!"
- Import and use it in another script:
import mymodule print(mymodule.greet())
Common Built-in Modules
math
📐 (Mathematical operations)os
📁 (Operating system interactions)datetime
⏳ (Date and time handling)random
🎲 (Random number generation)sys
🧠 (System-specific functions)
Third-party Libraries
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Best Practices
✅ Keep modules focused on single responsibilities
✅ Use meaningful names
✅ Document functions with docstrings 📖
✅ Avoid circular imports ❌
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