Better way to import module from subdirectories at the same level

Question

I have the following project structure main - exp1 - mod1.py - exp2 - mod2.py

I can import a module abc from mod2.py in mod1.py using the following

from ..exp2.mod2 import abc

Is there any other way of importing these modules where I do not have to use .. ?

Answer 1

you can always import using the absolute module name

from main.exp2.mod2 import abc  
# or 
# from exp2.mod2 import abc
# (?)

for me this is the preferred way.

this way and yours are the only available options...

Answer 2

Not sure there is an easier way than using '..' unless you alter the project structure:

# mod1.py
    import sys
    sys.path.append('..')
    from exp2.mod2 import abc

Answer 3

You should always set a PYTHONPATH and then import from that path as main.

In your case you should do the following,

export PYTHONPATH=main   (Full path of main dir in shell )
from exp2.mod2 import abc

If you do .. it is not a proper way also you will face some issue when you transfer the code or during the deployment time