Python package

A Python package is a directory containing Python modules (.py files) organized with an __init__.py file, enabling modular code distribution via PyPI. Packages are installed using pip and form the foundation of Python’s ecosystem for reusable code.

Example packages

• data_formulator (Microsoft Data Formulator): AI-powered data visualization tool using LLM backend. Installed via pip install data_formulator, launched with data_formulator or python -m data_formulator. Requires AI model configuration.

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