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 To import a module from a package created in Python, follow these steps.

1. Package Structure:

Assume the package structure is as follows:

Code

my_project/
    __init__.py
    main.py
    my_package/
        __init__.py
        my_module.py

2. my_module.py content:

Python

# my_package/my_module.py
def greet(name):
    return f"Hello, {name} from my_module!"

3. __init__.py in my_package (optional but good practice):

This file can be empty, or it can be used to control what gets imported when my_package is imported. For a simple case, an empty __init__.py is sufficient.

4. main.py to import and use the module:

Python

# main.py
from my_package import my_module

# Now you can use functions or variables from my_module
message = my_module.greet("User")
print(message)

Explanation:

• from my_package import my_module: This statement imports the my_module module directly from the my_package package.
• Once imported, you can access functions, classes, or variables defined within my_module.py using the my_module. prefix (e.g., my_module.greet("User")).

Alternative Import Syntax:

You can also import specific functions or classes directly:

Python

# main.py
from my_package.my_module import greet

# Now you can use greet directly
message = greet("User")
print(message)

This approach allows you to use the greet function without explicitly referencing my_module each time. Choose the import style that best suits the readability and organization of your code.