What is the purpose of the import statement in Python?

What is the purpose of the import statement in Python?

The import statement in Python is used to include external modules or libraries into your code, allowing you to use their functions and classes.

Can you give me an example of how to use the import statement?

Sure! For example, you can use import math to include the math module, and then use math.sqrt(16) to get the square root of 16.

Are there different ways to import modules?

Yes, you can use import module_name, from module_name import function_name, or import module_name as alias for different import styles.

What happens if I try to import a module that doesn't exist?

If you try to import a module that doesn't exist, Python will raise an ImportError, indicating that the module could not be found.