importing from higher directories in python

Question

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How to do relative imports in Python?

How do I import from a higher level directory in python.

For example:

I have project/lib/lib.py project/stuff/main.py

i want to import lib.py in main.py

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

You can do it like:

from ..lib import lib

Answer 2

standard method is to add project to your path and do

import lib.lib

You will need a file called __init__.py in the lib folder as well, which can be blank.