python: naming a module that has a two-word name

Question

I\'m trying to put together a really simple module with one .py source file in it, and have already run into a roadblock. I was going to call it scons-config but

Answer 1

If you have to, always use underscores _.

Using a dot . would not even work, otherwise

from scons.config import whatever

would break.

But PEP 8 clearly describes it:

Package and Module Names

Modules should have short, all-lowercase names. Underscores can be used in the module name if it improves readability. Python packages should also have short, all-lowercase names, although the use of underscores is discouraged.

UPDATE:

To directly target your question: I think sconsconfig is fine. It is not too long and quite readable.

But honestly, I don't think anyone will blame you if you use underscores and your code will run with either decision. There is always a certain level where you should not care that much anymore.