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Module vs. Package vs. Library in Python

Jan 17th, 2025
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  1. In Python, the terms "library," "module," and "package" are often used interchangeably, but they do have specific meanings:
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  3. 1. "Module":
  4. - A single file of Python code.
  5. - Can be imported and used in other Python scripts.
  6. - Example: "math.py" that contains mathematical functions.
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  8. 2. "Package":
  9. - A collection of Python modules grouped together.
  10. - Includes an "__init__.py" file to signify it's a package.
  11. - Can be a single-level (a directory with modules) or multi-level (a directory with subdirectories of modules).
  12. - Example: "numpy", which includes multiple modules for various numerical operations.
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  14. 3. "Library":
  15. - A collection of modules and packages bundled together to provide specific functionalities.
  16. - More general term, often used to describe a collection of related modules and packages.
  17. - Example: "tqdm" and "colorama" are libraries that provide progress bars and colorized text output, respectively.
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  19. So, while "tqdm" and "colorama" are libraries, they are also packages because they contain multiple modules. It's just that "library" is a higher-level term that often describes a set of packages and modules that provide certain functionalities.
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