import vs inserting code

[rodiongork]

Perhaps I misunderstand the question / idea - or my knowledge of the language fails me, but let's try this:

alpha.py

x=5
from beta import *
print(x)

beta.py

x=7
del x

you see, it is not the same as copy-pasting beta.py contents instead of insert. the variable is as if shadowed rather than overrwritten. disclaimer: I don't understand the mechanics, just was amused by the question and tried few statements in two files