Modules in Python

In python module can be defined as a python program file which contains a python code including
python functions, class, or variables. In other words, we can say that our python code file saved with
the extension (.py) is treated as the module.

Modules in Python provides us the flexibility to organize the code in a logical way. To use the
functionality of one module into another, we must have to import the specific module.
Creating Module
Example: demo.py
# Python Module example
def sum(a,b):
return a+b
def sub(a,b):
return a-b
def mul(a,b):
return a*b
def div(a,b):
return a/b
In the above example we have defined 4 functions sum(), sub(), mul() and div() inside a module
named demo.
Loading the module in our python code
We need to load the module in our python code to use its functionality. Python provides two types of
statements as defined below.
1. import statement
2. from-import statement

Python Modules
Python modules are a great way to organize and reuse code across different programs. Think of a
module as a file containing Python code that defines functions, classes, and variables you can use in
your own programs. By importing these modules, you can make use of their functionality without
having to rewrite code.

“Modules” in Python are files that contain Python code. It can contain functions, classes, and
variables, and you can use them in your scripts. It help to reuse code and keep the project organized.

Types of Python modules

1. Built-in Modules
These are already available in Python. Example:
 math
 os
 random
 sys
2. User-defined Modules
These modules are created by the user. For example, if you write functions and code in a file and use
it in another program, it becomes your user-defined module.
import statement to use the module
import is used to access a module in Python.
Importing a Module Using import <module>
When you use the import statement, you're telling Python to load a module so you can use its
functions, classes, or variables. For example:
import math

# Using a function from the math module

result = math.sqrt(16)
print(result) # Output: 4.0
In this example:
 import math loads the math module.
 You access functions in the math module using the dot notation (math.sqrt()), where sqrt is a
function that calculates the square root of a number.
Using From Statement to Import Specific Components
If you only need specific functions or variables from a module, you can use the from <module>
import <item> syntax. This approach makes your code cleaner and more efficient by importing only
what you need.
from math import sqrt, pi

# Using the imported functions and variables directly

result = sqrt(25)
print(result) # Output: 5.0

print(pi) # Output: 3.141592653589793

In this example:
 from math import sqrt, pi imports only the sqrt function and pi constant from the math module.
 You can then use sqrt() and pi directly without prefixing them with math.
Importing and Using the Math Module
The math module in Python provides various mathematical functions and constants that make it
easier to perform complex calculations. By importing the math module, you gain access to functions
and constants such as pi, e, and mathematical functions like sqrt(), ceil(), and sin(). Here’s a quick
guide on how to use these features:
Importing the Math Module
First, you need to import the math module:
import math
Using Constants
 math.pi: The mathematical constant π (pi), approximately equal to 3.14159.
 math.e: The mathematical constant e, approximately equal to 2.71828.
Example:
import math

print("Value of pi:", math.pi) # Output: Value of pi: 3.141592653589793

print("Value of e:", math.e) # Output: Value of e: 2.718281828459045
Using Functions
 math.sqrt(x): Returns the square root of x.
print("Square root of 16:", math.sqrt(16)) # Output: Square root of 16: 4.0
 math.ceil(x): Returns the smallest integer greater than or equal to x.
print("Ceiling of 4.2:", math.ceil(4.2)) # Output: Ceiling of 4.2: 5
 math.floor(x): Returns the largest integer less than or equal to x.
print("Floor of 4.7:", math.floor(4.7)) # Output: Floor of 4.7: 4
 math.pow(x, y): Returns x raised to the power of y.
print("2 to the power of 3:", math.pow(2, 3)) # Output: 2 to the power of 3: 8.0
 math.fabs(x): Returns the absolute value of x.
print("Absolute value of -5.3:", math.fabs(-5.3)) # Output: Absolute value of -5.3: 5.3
 math.sin(x), math.cos(x), math.tan(x): Return the sine, cosine, and tangent of x (where x is in
radians).
import math

angle = math.pi / 4 # 45 degrees in radians

print("Sine of 45 degrees:", math.sin(angle)) # Output: Sine of 45 degrees: 0.7071067811865475
print("Cosine of 45 degrees:", math.cos(angle)) # Output: Cosine of 45 degrees:
0.7071067811865476
print("Tangent of 45 degrees:", math.tan(angle)) # Output: Tangent of 45 degrees:
0.9999999999999999

Example: built-in module

import math
print(math.sqrt(16)) # Output: 4.0
Example: User-Defined Module
Suppose, you have a file my_module.py which contains this code:
# my_module.py
def greet(name):
return f”Hello, {name}!”
Now you can import it into your script like this:
import my_module
print(my_module.greet(“Rajveer”)) # Output: Hello, Rajveer!
Using from … import
You can also import just a specific function or variable from a module:
from math import sqrt
print(sqrt(25)) # Output: 5.0
Benefits of Python modules
1. Code Reusability: Code written once can be used again and again.
2. Organized Code: Dividing the code into separate files makes it easier to read and understand.
3. Use of built-in tools: The work can be made simpler and faster with the built-in modules
available in Python.
Datetime module:
Python’s datetime module is used to manage time and date. It simplifies timestamps, dates, times,
and time calculations.
Below the main parts of datetime module and their usage:
using datetime module
Importing the datetime module:
import datetime
1. Getting the current date and time
Example:
import datetime
# Current date and time
current_datetime = datetime.datetime.now()
print(“Current date and time:”, current_datetime)
Output:
Current date and time: 2024-12-17 12:34:56.789012
2. Getting only the date
Example:
import datetime
# today’s date
current_date = datetime.date.today()
print(“Today’s date:”, current_date)
Output:
Today’s date: 2024-12-17
3. Setting custom date and time
You can set your own date and time.
Example:
import datetime
# Custom date and time
custom_datetime = datetime.datetime(2024, 12, 25, 10, 30, 45)
print(“Custom date and time:”, custom_datetime)
Output:
Custom date and time: 2024-12-25 10:30:45
4. Extracting separate parts of date and time
Example:
import datetime
now = datetime.datetime.now()
print(“Year:”, now.year)
print(“Month:”, now.month)
print(“Day:”, now.day)
print(“hour:”, now.hour)
print(“minute:”, now.minute)
print(“Second:”, now.second)
5. Date and Time Difference
You can find the time difference by using timedelta.
Example:
import datetime
# today’s date
today = datetime.date.today()
# custom date
future_date = datetime.date(2024, 12, 25)
# find the difference
difference = future_date – today
print(“Difference:”, difference.days, “days”)
Output:
Gap: 8 days
6. Formatting the date and time
use of strftime
You can format the date and time as per your choice.
Example:
import datetime
now = datetime.datetime.now()
formatted_date = now.strftime(“%d-%m-%Y %H:%M:%S”)
print(“Formatted date and time:”, formatted_date)
Formatting Codes:
code meaning
%d days (01-31)
%m month (01-12)
%Y Year (four digits)
%H Hours (in 24-hour format)
%M minutes
%S seconds
7. Parsing Strings
Using strptime:
Example:
import datetime
date_str = “25-12-2024”
parsed_date = datetime.datetime.strptime(date_str, “%d-%m-%Y”)
print(“Parsed Date:”, parsed_date)
8. Time Handling
Getting time only:
import datetime
# time only
time_now = datetime.datetime.now().time()
print(“Current time:”, time_now)
9.UTC Time
Example:
import datetime
utc_now = datetime.datetime.utcnow()
print(“Current UTC time:”, utc_now)
Main class of datetime module:
class use
date Working only with dates
time working only with time
datetime Working with date and time
timedelta for time interval
Calendar modules:
The calendar module in Python is used to perform calendar related tasks. With the help of this
module you can create calendars, calculate dates and days, and get information about the year or
month.
Using the calendar module
First you need to import the module:
import calendar
1. Show month calendar
Example:
import calendar
# Show calendar of any month
print(calendar.month(2024, 12)) # Calendar for December 2024
Output:
December 2024
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1
2345678
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
math module in python
Python’s math module is used to make mathematical calculations simpler and faster. It comes with a
host of pre-built functions that allow you to perform advanced calculations, trigonometry,
logarithms, and other mathematical operations with ease.
using the math module
Importing the math module:
import math
Main functions of math module
1. Basic Mathematical Functions
function description example
math.ceil(x) Rounds the number upward math.ceil(4.2) → 5
math.floor(x) rounds the number down math.floor(4.8) → 4
math.fabs(x) gives the magnitude of the number math.fabs(-5) → 5.0
math.factorial(x) gives the factorial of the number math.factorial(5) → 120
math.gcd(a, b) Greatest Common Factor (GCD) of two numbers math.gcd(12, 18) → 6
2. Exponential and Logarithm Functions
function description example
math.exp(x) calculates e^x math.exp(2) → 7.389
math.log(x, base) Finds the logarithm (base is optional) math.log(8, 2) → 3.0
math.log10(x) Finds the logarithm of base 10 math.log10(100) → 2.0
math.pow(x, y) finds x to the power y math.pow(2, 3) → 8.0
math.sqrt(x) finds the square root math.sqrt(16) → 4.0
3. Trigonometry Functions
function description example
math.sin(x) sine of angle in radians math.sin(math.pi/2) → 1.0
math.cos(x) cosine of angle in radians math.cos(0) → 1.0
math.tan(x) Tangent of angle in radians math.tan(math.pi/4) → 1.0
math.asin(x) inverse sine math.asin(1) → 1.5708
math.acos(x) inverse cosine math.acos(1) → 0.0
math.atan(x) inverse tangent math.atan(1) → 0.7854
math.degrees(x) converts radians to degrees math.degrees(math.pi) → 180.0
math.radians(x) converts degrees to radians math.radians(180) → 3.14159
4. Float and Fraction Functions
function description example
math.modf(x) returns decimal and integer parts of the number math.modf(4.5) → (0.5, 4.0)
math.trunc(x) returns integer division of a number math.trunc(4.9) → 4
5. Special Functions
function description example
math.pi Value of π (pi) math.pi → 3.141592653589793
math.e Value of e (Natural Logarithm Base) math.e → 2.718281828459045
math.inf Value of Infinity math.inf → ∞
math.nan Value of NaN (Not a Number) math.nan → NaN
examples of math module
Example 1: to calculate
import math
radius = 5
area = math.pi * math.pow(radius, 2)
print(“Area of circle:”, area) # Output: 78.53981633974483
Escape Sequence Characters:
Sequence of characters after backslash ‘\’ [Escape Sequence Characters]
Escape Sequence Characters comprises of more than one character but represents one character
when
used within the string.
Examples: \n (new line), \t (tab), \’ (single quote), \\ (backslash), etc

Data Structures in python

Python can able to create different types of applications like web, desktop, Data Science, Artificial
Intelligence and etc… for creating that kind of application mostly possible using data. Data is playing
an important role that means data stored inefficiently as well as access in a timely. This process will
be done using a technique called Data Structures.
Data Structures
Data Structure is a process of manipulates the data. Manipulate is a process of organizing, managing
and storing the data in different ways. It is also easier to get the data and modify the data. The data
structure allows us to store the data, modify the data and also allows to compare the data to others.
Also, it allows performing some operations based on data.
Types of Data Structures in python
Generally, all the programming language allows doing the programming for these data structures. In
python also having some inbuilt operations to do that. Also in python, it divided the data structures
into two types.
 Built-in Data Structures
 User-Defined Data Structures
Built-in Data Structures
Python having some implicit data structure concepts to access and store the data. The following are
the implicit or Built-in Data structures in python.
 List
 Tuple
 Dict
 Set
List, Tuple, Set, and Dictionary
List, Tuple, Set, and Dictionary are core data structures in Python, and understanding them is
essential for writing efficient, clean code. Each one serves a unique role: use lists and tuples to store
sequences, sets to keep unordered unique items, and dictionaries to manage key-value pairs. When
you know how and when to use each, you can streamline your Python development.
Python’s List, Tuple, Set, and Dictionary
List
A list in Python is a collection of elements that is ordered and mutable. Lists are created using square
brackets [] and can hold elements of different data types.
Example:
my_list = [1, 'apple', True]
print(my_list)
Advantages:
 Mutable – Elements can be added, removed, or modified.
 Ordered – Elements maintain their order in the list.
Disadvantages:
 Slower performance for operations like insertion and deletion compared to sets and
dictionaries.
Use Cases and Applications:
 Storing collections of similar items.
 Iterating over elements.

Tuple
A tuple in Python is a collection of elements that is ordered and immutable. Tuples are created using
parentheses () and can also hold elements of different data types.
Example:
my_tuple = (1, 'banana', False)
print(my_tuple)
Advantages:
 Immutable – Elements cannot be changed after creation.
 Faster access time compared to lists for read-only operations.
Disadvantages:
 Cannot be modified once created.
Use Cases and Applications:
 Used for fixed collections of elements where immutability is desired.
 Returning multiple values from a function.

Set
A set in Python is a collection of unique elements that is unordered and mutable. Sets are created
using curly braces {} or the set() function.
Example:
my_set = {1, 2, 3}
print(my_set)
Advantages:
 Contains unique elements only, eliminating duplicates.
 Fast membership testing and operations like intersection and union.
Disadvantages:
 Not ordered – Elements are not stored in a specific order.
Use Cases and Applications:
 Removing duplicates from a list.
 Checking for membership or common elements between sets.

Dictionary
You create dictionaries in Python using curly braces {} and colons : to define key-value pairs.
They let you store unordered and mutable collections of data.
Example:
my_dict = {'key1': 'value1', 'key2': 2}
print(my_dict)
Advantages:
 Fast lookups based on keys.
 Key-value pair structure allows for easy data retrieval.
Disadvantages:
 Not ordered – No guarantee on the order of key-value pairs.
Use Cases and Applications:
 Storing data with a key for easy retrieval.
 Mapping unique identifiers to values for quick access.

Key Differences: List, Tuple, Set, and Dictionary

List Tuple Set Dictionary
Mutable Immutable Mutable Mutable
Defined with curly
Defined with square Defined with curly
Defined with parentheses () braces {} (key-value
brackets [] braces {}
pairs)
Supports item Supports item addition,
Does not support item Supports item addition
assignment and deletion, and
assignment or deletion and deletion
deletion modification of values
Has more built-in Has methods like keys(),
Has fewer built-in methods Has methods like add(),
methods like append(), values(), items(), and
compared to list remove(), and discard()
extend() get()
Keys must be unique,
Can contain duplicate Can contain duplicate Cannot contain
but values can be
elements elements duplicate elements
duplicated
Ordered collection Ordered collection Unordered collection Ordered collection (as
Can be used as keys in
Can be used as keys in Cannot be used as keys Keys are used as
dictionaries if they contain
dictionaries in dictionaries identifiers in dictionaries
only hashable elements
Moderately fast iteration
Slower iteration Faster iteration than
Faster iteration than lists depending on the
compared to tuples lists
number of keys
Can store mixed data Can store mixed data Can store mixed data
Can store mixed data types
types types types (keys and values)
More memory Memory-efficient,
Less memory consumption More memory-efficient
consumption due to especially for large
due to immutability compared to lists
mutability datasets
Preferred for
Commonly used for Preferred for fixed-size Used to store key-value
collections where
variable-sized collections or when pairs for efficient data
uniqueness is
collections immutability is required lookup
important
Keys must be hashable,
Can contain any data Can contain any data
Can contain any data type values can be any data
type type
type
Can contain nested sets Can contain nested
Can contain nested lists Can contain nested tuples
or frozensets dictionaries
Efficient for quick
More flexible in terms More secure in terms of Efficient for
lookups and data
of operations data integrity membership tests
association
Commonly used for
Used for data that should Used for data that must Commonly used for key-
data that needs
not change over time have unique elements value mappings
frequent updates

Practical Implementation
Lists in Python
Lists are versatile data structures in Python that can hold heterogeneous elements.
Practical Implementation Example:
Let’s create a list of fruits and print each fruit:
fruits = ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry']
for fruit in fruits:
print(fruit)
Best Practices and Optimization Tips:
Use list comprehension for concise and efficient code:

squared_nums = [num2 for num in range(1, 6)]

Common Pitfalls and Solutions:
A common pitfall is modifying a list while iterating over it. To avoid this, create a copy of the list:

numbers = [1, 2, 3]
for num in numbers[:]:
numbers.append(num * 2)
Tuples in Python
Tuples are immutable sequences in Python, typically used to represent fixed collections of items.
Practical Implementation Example:
Creating a tuple of coordinates:

coordinates = (10, 20)

x, y = coordinates
print(f'x: {x}, y: {y}')
Best Practices and Optimization Tips:
Use tuples as keys in dictionaries for efficient lookups:

point = (3, 4)
distances = {(0, 0): 0, (1, 1): 1}
distance_to_origin = distances.get(point, -1)
Common Pitfalls and Solutions:
Attempting to modify a tuple will result in an error. If mutability is required, consider using a list.

Sets in Python
Use sets in Python when you need to store unique elements, test for membership, or eliminate
duplicates without caring about order.
Practical Implementation Example:
Creating a set of unique letters in a word:

word = 'hello'
unique_letters = set(word)
print(unique_letters)
Best Practices and Optimization Tips:
Use set operations like intersection, union, and difference for efficient manipulation of data:

set1 = {1, 2, 3}
set2 = {3, 4, 5}
intersection = set1 & set2
Common Pitfalls and Solutions:
Accidentally mutating a set during iteration can lead to unexpected behavior. To prevent this,
operate on a copy of the set.
Dictionaries in Python
Dictionaries are key-value pairs that allow for fast lookups and mappings between items.
Practical Implementation Example:
Creating a dictionary of phone contacts:

contacts = {'Alice': '555-1234', 'Bob': '555-5678'}

print(contacts['Alice'])
Best Practices and Optimization Tips:
Use dictionary comprehensions for concise creation of dictionaries:

squared_dict = {num: num2 for num in range(1, 6)}

Array
An array is defined as a container that stores the collection of items at contiguous memory locations.
The array is an idea of storing multiple items of the same type together and it makes it easier to
calculate the position of each element. It is used to store multiple values in a single variable.
Creating an Array
For creating an array in Python, we need to import the array module.
After importing, the array module we just have to use the array function which is used to create the
arrays in Python.
Syntax

import array as arr

arrayName = arr.array(code for data type, [array and its items])

Code for Data Types which are used in array Function

Code Type Python Type Full Form Size(in Bytes)
u unicode character Python Unicode 2
b int Signed Char 1
B int Unsigned Char 1
h int Signed Short 2
l int Signed Long 4
L int Unsigned Long 4
q int Signed Long Long 8
Q int Unsigned Long Long 8
H int Unsigned Short 2
f float Float 4
d float Double 8
i int Signed Int 2
I int Unsigned Int 2
Example
Here, we have created an array with the name myArr and printed it to get the output.
import array as arr

myArr = arr.array('d', [20, 35, 55, 65])

print(myArr)
Explanation
Adding Element to Array
As we all know, arrays are mutable in nature. So we can add an element to the existing array.
We can use 2 different methods to add the elements to the existing array. These methods are:
 .append(): This is used to add a single element to the existing array. By using the append
method the element gets added at the end of the existing array.
 .extend(): This is used to add an array to the existing array. By using the extend method the
array that we have added to the extend function gets merged at the end of the existing array.
And, finally, we got the updated array where we have the combination of the original and the
new array.
Let's checkout with the help of an example of how these functions are used to add elements at the
end of the array.
Syntax

import array as arr

arrayName = arr.array(code for data type, [array and its items])
##sYNTAX OF APPEND FUNCTION
arrayName.append(single element to be passed inside the array)
# SYNTAX OF EXTEND FUNCTION
arrayName.extend(new array which we want to add in the original array)
Example
This code helps us to understand how we can use .append() and .extend(), to add the elements in the
array.
import array as arr
myArr = arr.array('i', [20, 35, 55, 65])

# use of append function to add the element

myArr.append(77)
print('After use of append(), updated array is:', myArr)

# use of extend function to add the list of element

myArr.extend([1, 2, 3, 4])
print('After use of extend(), updated array is:', myArr)
Accessing Elements from Array
We can access the elements of the array by using the index of the elements of the array.
Note: If we are trying to access that index of the array which is greater than the last index of the
array then it will raise the out of bound error.
Example
This code access the element of the array at a particular index.
import array as arr

myArr = arr.array('i', [20, 35, 55, 65])

indOfElement = 2

accessedElement = myArr[indOfElement]

print('Element at 2nd index of array is: ', accessedElement)

Removing Elements from Array
We can use the .remove() and pop() functions to remove the elements from the array.
 The pop function deletes the element which is present at the last index of the array.
 The remove function takes an element as a parameter that should be removed from the array.
If there are duplicates of the same element which is to be removed from the array, then it will
remove the first occurrence of that element.