Python 2.7: Difficulty with Dynamic Imports Using `__import__` for Module Reloading
I'm refactoring my project and I'm upgrading from an older version and This might be a silly question, but After trying multiple solutions online, I still can't figure this out. I am facing an issue with dynamically importing and reloading modules in Python 2.7 using `__import__`. The situation arises when I try to reload a module after making changes to its code, but the changes do not seem to take effect. I'm utilizing the `importlib` library to handle the reloading, but it appears that the original module remains cached. My current implementation looks like this: ```python import importlib module_name = 'my_module' module = __import__(module_name) # Making changes to my_module.py externally... # Attempting to reload the module importlib.reload(module) ``` After the reload, I print out a function from the module: ```python print(module.my_function()) ``` However, it still reflects the old implementation. I even tried clearing the `sys.modules` cache like so: ```python import sys if module_name in sys.modules: del sys.modules[module_name] ``` But this still doesn't resolve the issue. I get no errors, but I suspect that `importlib.reload()` isn't working as expected in this case. Can anyone provide insights into why the changes in the module are not being reflected after reloading, or suggest a different approach to ensure that I am running the latest version of the module? Additionally, if there are any caveats associated with using `__import__` and `importlib` in Python 2.7, I would appreciate your guidance on that as well. For context: I'm using Python on Ubuntu. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance! Has anyone else encountered this? For context: I'm using Python on Ubuntu 22.04. Am I approaching this the right way?