In Python, the terms "module" and "package" refer to different structures within the language used to organize and reuse code.
Python Module
A Python module is essentially a single file containing Python code. It usually has a .py extension and includes definitions and implementations of classes, functions, and variables. Modules are designed to be imported and used in other Python scripts or modules. For example, the datetime and math modules in Python's standard library each provide specific functionalities encapsulated in a single file[2][3].
Python Package
A Python package, on the other hand, is a higher-level structure that organizes multiple Python modules into a single directory hierarchy. The key identifier of a Python package is the presence of an __init__.py file in the directory. This file can be empty, but it must exist for Python to recognize the directory as a package rather than just a folder. Packages allow for a structured organization of modules and can contain sub...
