2MODULES, LIBRARIES, AND FRAMEWORKS
Modules are an essential part of what makes Python extensible. Without them, Python would just be a language built around a monolithic interpreter; it wouldn’t flourish within a giant ecosystem that allows developers to build applications quickly and simply by combining extensions. In this chapter, I’ll introduce you to some of the features that make Python modules great, from the built-in modules you need to know to externally managed frameworks.
The Import System
To use modules and libraries in your programs, you have to import them using the import keyword. As an example, Listing 2-1 imports the all-important ...
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