How do I import two files into Python?

How do I import two files into Python?

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import file1
import file2

from file1 import function1, variable1
from file2 import function2, variable2

import ./file1.py
import ./file2.py

import /path/to/file1.py
import /path/to/file2.py

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How do I run one Python file from another?

Running a Python script from another Python script is quite common and useful. There are several ways to achieve this, but here are some of the most popular methods:

1. Using os.system() or subprocess.run()

One way to run a Python file from another is by using the os module's system() function or the subprocess module's run() function.

Here's an example:

import os
def run_script(filename):
os.system(f"python {filename}")
Run script.py
run_script("script.py")

In this example, we define a function run_script() that takes a filename as input. We then use the os.system() function to execute the Python interpreter with the given filename.

The same can be achieved using the subprocess module:

import subprocess
def run_script(filename):
subprocess.run(f"python {filename}", shell=True)
Run script.py
run_script("script.py")

2. Using the -m option

Another way to run a Python file from another is by using the -m option when running the Python interpreter.

Here's an example:

import subprocess
def run_script(filename):
subprocess.run(f"python -m {filename}", shell=True)
Run script.py
run_script("script")

In this example, we use the subprocess module to execute the Python interpreter with the -m option followed by the name of the script.

3. Using a Python Package

If you have a package (directory) that contains several scripts, you can create a __main__.py file at the root of the package and run it using the following command:

import sys
if name == "main":
Run script1.py or script2.py
if len(sys.argv) > 1:
filename = sys.argv[1]
exec(f"import {filename};{filename}.run()")

In this example, we define a __main__.py file that checks if it's being run directly (i.e., not imported as a module). If so, we check if the user provided an argument on the command line. If they did, we import and run the specified script.

4. Using a Python Module

Another way to run a Python file from another is by using a Python module.

Here's an example:

import sys
def run_script(filename):
exec(f"import {filename};{filename}.run()")
Run script1.py or script2.py
if name == "main":
if len(sys.argv) > 1:
filename = sys.argv[1]
run_script(filename)

In this example, we define a run_script() function that takes a filename as input. We then use the exec() function to execute the code in the specified script.

These are some of the most common methods for running a Python file from another Python file. The choice of method depends on your specific requirements and constraints.