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How do you reload a Python module?

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To reload a Python module, you can use the reload() function provided by the importlib module in Python 3. The reload() function allows you to reload a module that has already been imported, so that any changes made to the module's source code can be applied without having to restart the Python interpreter.

Here's an example of how to use the reload() function to reload a module:

import my_module
...
# make changes to my_module.py
...
import importlib
importlib.reload(my_module)
 

In this example, we first import the my_module module. We then make changes to the my_module.py source code file, and then use the importlib.reload() function to reload the my_module module.

Note that when you use the reload() function, any objects that have already been imported from the module will retain their original identity, unless you explicitly rebind them to the new objects. Also, keep in mind that while reloading a module can be useful during development and debugging, it can also lead to unexpected behavior if not used carefully.

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