#12: Deep Dive into Modules and Packages

Talk Python To Me

Michael Kennedy

Technology

4.8 • 635 Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2015

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Quick: What's the difference between a module, a package, and packing in Python? Find out in this episode of Talk Python To Me. All Python programmers use the import statement, but do you really know how it works and what it allows? Join David and Michael to take a deep dive into diabolical issues related to modules, packages, and imports. When we're done, you'll finally be ready to unleash your million line micro framework on the world!

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0:00.0	Quick. What's the difference between a module, a package, and packaging in Python? Okay, maybe you should listen to this episode of Talk Python to Me. Number 12 with David Beasley. It's all about packages and was recorded Monday, May 27, 2015.
0:17.2	I'm a developer, developers, developers, developer in many senses of the word, because I make these applications, but I also use these verbs to make this music.
0:27.3	I constructed line by line, just like when I'm coding another software design.
0:31.9	In both cases, it's about design patterns.
0:35.0	Anyone can get the job done.
0:36.4	It's the execution that matters.
0:38.1	I have many interests.
0:39.5	Sometimes conflict.
0:41.3	My creative...
0:41.6	Hello and welcome to Talk Python to Me, a weekly podcast on Python, the language, the
0:47.1	libraries, the ecosystem, and the personalities.
0:49.8	This is your host, Michael Kennedy.
0:51.8	Follow me on Twitter where I'm at M.Kenn Kennedy and keep up with the show and listen to past episodes
0:56.5	at Talk Python.com.
0:59.7	This episode will be talking to David Beasley about the internals of modules and packages
1:04.7	in Python.
1:06.5	I'm thrilled to tell you that this episode is brought to you by Code Ship.
1:10.4	Code Ship is a platform for continuous integration and continuous delivery as a service.
1:15.1	I'll talk more about them later in the show.
1:17.1	Please take a moment to check them out at Codeship.com or follow them on Twitter where they're at Codeship.
1:23.6	This episode is also brought to you by Hired.
1:26.6	Hired has joined Talk Python as a sponsor because they want to help you find your dream job.
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