[Python] Imports in Python - From vs. Full Path [duplicate]

I am working on a python project that uses what we call "full path" import statements.

For example:

import path.to.my.module

some_result = path.to.my.module.my_function()


In previous projects, I have always used a "from" import statement.

from path.to.my.module import my_function

some_result = my_function()


or, importing the entire module

from path.to.my import module

some_result = module.my_function()


Is the "full path" import a standard python pattern? What are some of the reasons to/not to use the "full path" import pattern as opposed to the "from" import pattern?

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