compile python .py file without executing

Question

Is there a way to compile a Python .py file from the command-line without executing it?

I am working with an application that stores its python exte

Answer 1

I would say something like this, so you can compile it to your chosen location:

import py_compile
py_compile(filename+".py",wantedlocation+wantedname+".pyc")

As I have now done in my Python project on github.com/lolexorg/Lolex-Tools