Python Namespace Packages are a pain Python namespace packages allow a single package to be split across multiple directories on disk, enabling modular and scalable code organization without requiring aninit.pyfile. They come in two types: explicit (using pkgutil or pkg_resources to extend paths) and implicit (PEP 420–style) namespace packages, but both introduce complexity and potential pitfalls, so many recommend avoiding... joshcannon.me/2025/08/16/py-…