Using Python's Import Machinery to Handle API Deprecations

Explore how to leverage Python's importlib package to manage API deprecations and maintain backward compatibility in software projects. Learn techniques for redirecting modules and module attributes with deprecations in a scalable and robust manner. Discover how to customize Python's import machinery to handle relocated, split, or removed modules during major version transitions. Gain insights into minimizing disruptions for users while allowing continued development of new features. This intermediate-level talk presents a complete solution using importlib, offering valuable techniques for project maintainers and developers interested in Python's import mechanisms.