Get 2 isolated instances of a python module

Question

I am interacting with a python 2.x API written in a non-OO way, it uses module-global scope for some internal state driven stuff. It\'s needed in a context where it\'s no longer

Answer 1

Easiest way is to make two copies of the module and import them separately. For example, take your module thingabobber and make two copies named thingabobber1 and thingabobber2. Then just:

import thingabobber1, thingabobber2

If this isn't feasible, delete the module from sys.modules after initially importing it so you get a second copy on the second import.

import sys

import thingabobber as thingabobber1
del sys.modules["thingabobber"]
import thingabobber as thingabobber2