Python Modules and Packages: An Introduction

Christopher Bailey 12 Lessons 1h 2m basics python

In this course, you’ll learn about Python modules and Python packages, two mechanisms that facilitate modular programming.

Modular programming is the process of breaking a large, unwieldy programming task into separate, smaller, more manageable subtasks or modules. Individual modules can then be put together like building blocks to create a larger application.

Learn how to write and import modules so you can optimize the structure of your own programs and make them easier to maintain and grow.

What’s Included:

12 Lessons
Video Subtitles and Full Transcripts
2 Downloadable Resources
Accompanying Text-Based Tutorial
Q&A With Python Experts: Ask a Question
Certificate of Completion

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Python Modules and Packages: An Introduction

12 Lessons 1h 2m

1. Python Modules and Packages: An Introduction (Overview) 03:12

2. Writing a Module 03:18

3. The Module Search Path 07:00

4. The import Statement 07:15

5. The dir() Function 04:42

6. Executing a Module 06:27

7. Reloading a Module 03:35

8. Python Packages 05:41

9. Package Initialization 05:45

10. Importing "*" From a Package 07:14

11. Subpackages 06:04

12. Python Modules and Packages: An Introduction (Summary) 02:15

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About Christopher Bailey

Chris is an avid Pythonista and creates video tutorials for Real Python. He is a programmer and data analyst. He creates music under the name Tripnet. Chris lives in Colorado with his wife and two dogs.

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Participant Comments

Tyrone on Oct. 8, 2022

Thanks for this great course Chris! I learnt heaps and you made working with made working with modules and packages much clearer and now it seems so easy. Love your easy paced style, clear language and the way you lift the mist in such a matter of fact way. Well done!!.

Dennis Smith on Dec. 7, 2020

I have referred back to the article version of this course countless times but these videos worked well to give me a deeper understanding and solidify the knowledge. Well done Chris!

jeffcabral7 on May 2, 2020

Really enjoyed this course Chris! This is a great example on how a basic/introductory course should be presented. Thanks!

pshapard on April 7, 2020

Great course Chris. I had a general understanding of packages and modules, but I gained a deeper insight into sub-packages and dot notation.

On to the next course.

Thanks, Patrick.

Sergey Morozik on Feb. 6, 2020

Great course. Brought to order and systematized all I have learned just googling things quickly. Thank you!

Phil M on Feb. 1, 2020

Hi Chris,

This was a great course. It really exposed me to more of the nuts & bolts of Python. This is something I am struggling to understand, working on my Django project. I really appreciate your sharp quick and concise approach to the subject of OOP in Python Modules and Packages-even though I found it necessary to started and stopped the video many…times to practice and make sure I was on the same page - it really worked!

bphthon, very nice! This was my first time using it and I really like it. I had an issue installing it to macOS Mojave (10.14.6) but found a solution here, just incase anyone else has this issue.

Thank you - Well done!

gagejesse on Jan. 30, 2020

I dunno how you managed to provide a thorough tutorial on exactly what I needed, two days before I needed it, but I certainly appreciate it. Thank you!

Priya katta on Jan. 30, 2020

Thanks Chris! Python modules and packages concepts are much clearer now.

Felix Vadan on Jan. 29, 2020

Thanks for this great course Chris! Made working with modules and packages much clearer. Now I need to watch it again.

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