Optional and Local Imports
Explore how to implement optional imports to support multiple software versions and enhance code adaptability. Understand local imports to control module scope and optimize loading times within functions, improving your Python programming efficiency.
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Optional imports
Optional imports are used when we have a preferred module or package
that we want to use, but we also want a fallback in case it doesn’t
exist. For example, we might use optional imports to support multiple versions of software or for speed ups.
Examples of optional import
Here’s an example from the package github2 that demonstrates how we ...