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Used with import to bring in specific names from a module

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# Import specific functions
from math import sqrt, pi, ceil
print(sqrt(16))
print(pi)
print(ceil(3.2))

# Import and rename
from datetime import datetime as dt
print(dt.now().year)

# from ... import makes names directly available
# No need for module prefix
from random import randint, choice
print(randint(1, 10))
print(choice(["red", "blue", "green"]))

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'from X import Y' brings Y directly into your namespace. This avoids repeating the module name but can cause naming conflicts.

Challenge

Try modifying the code above to explore different behaviors. Can you extend the example to handle a new use case?

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