What are Python modules?

Modules are .py files with reusable functions, vars, classes — core to organizing big codebases.

How do you import a module in Python?

Use 'import module' for namespace, 'from module import item' for specifics, or 'import as alias' for brevity.

It risks name conflicts, pollutes namespace — bad for teams and large apps.

Everyone thought Python was beginner-proof. Then imports hit. Here's the no-BS guide to modules that won't leave you rage-quitting.

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