cs-py-modules 20190101

module/import related stuff

Convenience functions related to modules and importing.

Function import_module_name(module_name, name, path=None, lock=None)

Import module_name and return the value of name within it.

Parameters:

• module_name: the module name to import.
• name: the name within the module whose value is returned; if name is None, return the module itself.
• path: an array of paths to use as sys.path during the import.
• lock: a lock to hold during the import (recommended).

Function module_attributes(M)

Generator yielding the names and values of attributes from a module which were defined in the module.

Function module_files(M)

Generator yielding .py pathnames involved in a module.

Function module_names(M)

Return a list of the names of attributes from a module which were defined in the module.