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Asked: May 18, 20262026-05-18T00:11:48+00:00 2026-05-18T00:11:48+00:00

I have three classes having to import each others methods. The statements would be

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I have three classes having to import each others methods. The statements would be as follows in the corresponding files with classes:

File A with class a

from B import b

File B with class b

from C import c

File C with class c

from A import a

Why does this not work in python? I rather get the error message:

ImportError: cannot import name a  
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    2026-05-18T00:11:48+00:00Added an answer on May 18, 2026 at 12:11 am

    What you have is a classic circular import problem in Python. Have you taken a look at previous questions on SO, like this one?

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