Python: Problem with local modules shadowing global modules

Question

I\'ve got a package set up like so:

packagename/
    __init__.py
    numbers.py
    tools.py
    ...other stuff

Now inside tools.py

Answer 1

absolute and relative imports can be used since python2.5 (with __future__ import) and seem to be what you're looking for.

Answer 2

I try to avoid shadowing the standard library. How about renaming your module to "_numbers.py" ?

And of course, you could still do:

import _numbers as numbers