What is the difference between sys.path and PYTHONPATH? #53
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What is the difference between sys.path and PYTHONPATH? |
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A:sys.path is a list of directories Python searches for modules. PYTHONPATH is an environment variable that adds directories to sys.path. Both affect module import behavior. sys.path can be modified programmatically, PYTHONPATH is set before Python starts. |
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A:sys.path is a list of directories Python searches for modules. PYTHONPATH is an environment variable that adds directories to sys.path. Both affect module import behavior. sys.path can be modified programmatically, PYTHONPATH is set before Python starts.