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Python - Modules and Code Organization
What is wrong with this code snippet?
import sys
sys.path.append(123)
Aappend method does not exist for sys.path.
Bsys.path must contain only strings representing paths.
Csys module cannot be modified at runtime.
DThe import statement is missing parentheses.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand sys.path content requirements

    sys.path must be a list of strings representing directory paths.
  2. Step 2: Identify the error cause

    Appending an integer (123) violates this rule and causes errors when Python searches modules.
  3. Final Answer:

    sys.path must contain only strings representing paths. -> Option B
  4. Quick Check:

    sys.path elements must be strings [OK]
Quick Trick: Only strings allowed in sys.path list [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Appending non-string types to sys.path
  • Thinking sys.path methods are unavailable
  • Misunderstanding import syntax

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