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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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