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[Maru Newby <mnewby@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Jay,

On 2012-03-22, at 2:13 PM, Jay Pipes wrote:
> 
> Object Imports
> ==============
> 
> In addition, the following DOES NOT appear in Glance's section on imports:
> 
> - Do not import objects, only modules
> 
> Nowhere in PEP8 does it mention anything about not importing objects. In fact, PEP8 says this:

I'm pretty sure the reason for this rule has nothing to do with PEP8, and is instead intended to avoid circular imports.  I don't see the utility in applying the rule to 3rd party modules, since circular imports wouldn't be an issue, but I do consider it a best practice for project code.

Cheers,


Maru