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Custom Import Hooks (PEP 302)
Updated May 4, 2026
Short answer
Intercepting how Python finds and loads source code.
Deep explanation
Involves implementing 'Meta Path Finders'. Used to load code from encrypted files, databases, or for on-the-fly instrumentation.
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