Explain the Python Modules with example.

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1. What is a Module in Python?
A module in Python is simply a file that contains Python code — it may include:
FunctionsClassesVariablesExecutable statements
Modules help you organize your code logically and reuse it across different programs.
2. Why use Modules?
Using modules gives several benefits:
Code reusability → Write once, use anywhere.Better organization → Break a large program into smaller, manageable files.Maintainability → Easier to update or debug code in a specific module.Namespace management → Prevents variable/function name conflicts.
3. Creating a Module
A module is just a .py file.
Example:
my_module.py
def greet(name):
    return f"Hello, {name}!"
PI = 3.14159
4. Importing a Module
You can use the import keyword to include a module in another Python script.
Example:
import my_module
print(my_module.greet("Anna"))
print(my_module.PI)
Output:
Hello, Anna!
3.14159
5. Importing Specific Items
You can also import specific functions or variables:
from my_module import greet, PI
print(greet("Anna"))
print(PI)
Or give an alias:
import my_module as mm
print(mm.greet("Anna"))
6. Built-in Modules in Python
Python includes many 
pre-installed modules.
Some common examples:
Module
Description
math
Mathematical functions
datetime
Date and time handling
os
Operating system functions
sys
System-specific parameters and functions
random
Random number generation
json
JSON parsing and serialization
re
Regular expressions
Example:
import math
print(math.sqrt(25))  # 5.0
print(math.pi)        # 3.141592653589793
7. The dir() Function
You can use dir(module_name) to see what functions, classes, and variables are defined inside a module.
Example:
import math
print(dir(math))
8. Importing All (Not Recommended)
You can import everything from a module using *:
from math import *
print(sqrt(16))
But this is not recommended, because it can cause naming conflicts.
9. The __name__ == "__main__" Concept
When you run a Python file directly, Python sets the special variable __name__ to
"__main__".
You can use this to make code that runs only when the file is executed directly — not when imported.
Example:
# my_module.py
def greet():
    print("Hello from my_module!")
if __name__ == "__main__":
    print("This runs only when executed directly.")
10. Packages (Collection of Modules)
A package is a collection of modules stored in a directory with a special file
__init__.py.
Example structure:
my_package/
    __init__.py
    math_ops.py
    string_ops.py
You can then import modules like:
from my_package import math_ops
In Summary
Concept
Description
Module
A Python file containing code (functions, classes, variables)
Package
A collection of related modules
import
Used to include modules
Built-in Modules
Pre-installed with Python (like math, os, etc.)
Custom Modules
Created by you for project-specific code
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1. What is a Module in Python?

2. Why use Modules?

3. Creating a Module

4. Importing a Module

5. Importing Specific Items

6. Built-in Modules in Python

7. The `dir()` Function

8. Importing All (Not Recommended)

9. The `name == "main"` Concept

10. Packages (Collection of Modules)

In Summary

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Module	Description
`math`	Mathematical functions
`datetime`	Date and time handling
`os`	Operating system functions
`sys`	System-specific parameters and functions
`random`	Random number generation
`json`	JSON parsing and serialization
`re`	Regular expressions

Concept	Description
Module	A Python file containing code (functions, classes, variables)
Package	A collection of related modules
`import`	Used to include modules
Built-in Modules	Pre-installed with Python (like `math`, `os`, etc.)
Custom Modules	Created by you for project-specific code