Python - Modules and Code Organization
What happens if a Python package contains multiple modules with the same function name and you import the package with
from package import *?What happens if a Python package contains multiple modules with the same function name and you import the package with from package import *?
hard🧠 Conceptual Q10 of Q15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand star import behavior
Usingfrom package import *imports all names from modules into current namespace.Step 2: Handle duplicate names
If multiple modules have same function names, the last one imported overwrites previous ones without error.Final Answer:
The last imported function overwrites previous ones silently -> Option CQuick Check:
Star import overwrites duplicates silently [OK]
Quick Trick: Avoid star imports to prevent silent overwrites [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Expecting error on duplicate names
- Assuming all duplicates are accessible
- Thinking only first function is imported
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