Importing files from different folder

Question

How can I import the functions from file.py to another Python file which is in:

app/app1/Folder1/xyz.py

from this folder structure:

app/app1/folder1/xyz.py

I've also tried some other methods like one given below, How can I perform this task?

from app.app.folder1.xyz import func_name

Answer 1

Use sys.path function:

# some_file.py
import sys
sys.path.insert(0, '/path/to/app/app1/xyz')

import file

There are several other methods too but I find this one more easy and efficient. To know more click here.

Answer 2

Actually, you are doing right just make sure the folder that you want to import must contain an __init__.py, this allows it to be included as a package.

from application.app.folder.file import func_name

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