Creating A Simple Python Library
Creating a Simple Library#
To create a simple python library that you can import into another python file create the file
Create a new file and define a function, give this function a comment as to what is Does
textutils_pack.py
def split_words(paragraph):
"""This function splits a sentence by spaces
returns a list of words"""
words = paragraph.split(' ')
return words
Using the Library#
Now you can import the library
import textutils_pack
sentence = "And on that day, no a single damn was given."
words = textutils_pack.split_words(sentence)
You can also call the function without referencing the library:
from textutils_pack import *
words = split_words(sentence)
Other Cool things#
Open the Python Interpreter: python
Import the library: import textutils_pack
You can then check help on the library with:
help(textutils_pack)
or on a specific function
help(textutils_pack.split_words)
Marking a Directory as a Library#
To mark a directory as a library add a file in it called: __init__.py. Most of the time these files are blank.