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Metadata

ID: python-best-practices/import-single-module

Language: Python

Severity: Notice

Category: Best Practices

Description

Import using the import keyword should be done on separate lines.

Non-Compliant Code Examples

import os, sys  # when using an import statement, import one module at a time

Compliant Code Examples

from collections.abc import Mapping, Sequence
import os
import sys
from typing import Any, NewType

How to use this rule

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rulesets:
  - python-best-practices     # Rules to enforce Python best practices.

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