Module 10: Modules & Imports
Leverage Python's vast library ecosystem and organize your own code into reusable modules
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Use built-in modules like
math,random, anddatetime - Understand the difference between
importandfrom...importstatements - Create aliases for modules using
import...as - Install third-party packages using
pip - Create and use a
requirements.txtfile - Understand the basics of virtual environments
- Create your own modules and organize code across files
- Use
if __name__ == "__main__"to control script execution
Lessons
1
Using Built-in Modules
Discover Python's powerful standard library with the math, random, and datetime modules. Learn to perform calculations, generate random values, and work with dates.
~35 minutes2
Import Statements
Master the different ways to import modules in Python: import, from...import, and aliases. Understand what actually happens when Python imports a module.
~30 minutes3
Installing Packages with pip
Learn how to expand Python's capabilities by installing third-party packages. Understand pip, requirements.txt, and the basics of virtual environments.
~30 minutes4
Organizing Your Code
Learn to create your own modules, use the __name__ == "__main__" pattern, and structure your Python projects for maintainability.
~35 minutes