How to run the imported python script again and again?

Question

I have a main py script which imports a second py script which is used many times in main.py with a fresh start. Now how can I de import the script and run it again. I want to run the whole script and not some function of the script.

I have tried running it dynamically which now I know doesn't works on scripts and only on proper modules.

#main.py
for i in range(5):
    import second

#second.py
print(....)

this is generally a very un-python way of doing things. What exactly are you trying to achieve by structuring your code like this? Why do you want to import it again and again? There is probably a better solution if you can elaborate? — user3235916
– user3235916, Commented Jul 5, 2019 at 21:34
@user3235916 This has its uses.. Generally if you don't own/ don't have access to mutate the module being executed then this is the cheapest way to get runtime re-use. If you do have the ability to update the file, then yes, you should go another way, like nesting the re-usable components in a method. — flakes
– flakes, Commented Jul 5, 2019 at 21:40

user3235916 · Accepted Answer · 2019-07-05 21:40:00Z

2

you could try using the importlib module:

import importlib
for i in range(5)
    importlib.load_module(second)

or the imp module though this is depreciated and thus not recommended.

import imp
for i in range(5)
    imp.reload(second)

edited Jul 5, 2019 at 21:40

answered Jul 5, 2019 at 21:33

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flakes Over a year ago

This API is deprecated. Use importlib.import_module

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