PYTHONPATH x *.pth???

Re: PYTHONPATH x *.pth???

Carlos Moreira wrote:
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> I want to install Python third packages in a
> non-default directory.
> What´s the better way?
>
> - PYTHONPATH variable?
> - *.pth files in site-packages?[/color]

It depends on your requirements. For example:

- Why is it that you don't want to install the
packages in the default directory? Then, considering
that reason, why would it be acceptable to install
a .pth file there?

- Is it acceptable that users of your application set
PYTHONPATH?

- Do you have to consider multiple installations of Python

And so on.

You should also consider a third alternative:

- Extend sys.path explicitly in the application,
before importing the third package.
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> I know that the two methos above are equivalents. But
> what method will be keep in future Python releases
> (for example)?[/color]

Both with be kept indefinitely.

Regards,
Martin