pybites, 9 months ago to python

New article:

⚠️Why you should avoid import * in Python 🐍
https://pybit.es/articles/why-you-should-avoid-import-in-python/

Covering:

• Why modules are great and namespacing explained
• Why import * is a problem
• A practical example where a function gets overriden
• The recommended way to do imports
• What PEP8 has to say about this
• Protection workaround, use all to define your module's public interface

#python #pythonprogramming #modules #encapsulation #namespacing #zenofpython #bestpractices #pitfalls #imports #dundermethods