Quick Tip: Run any Python script as a module with `python -m` (2026)

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Quick Tip: Run any Python script as a module with python -m

Hey fellow Python enthusiasts! Today I want to share a simple yet powerful tip that can save you time and increase your productivity. Did you know you can run any Python script as a module using the python -m command?

This command allows you to execute a Python module as a script, without having to navigate to the script's location or worry about the PYTHONPATH. Let's look at a few examples:

Need a quick HTTP server? Run python -m http.server and you'll have a server up and running in no time.
Working with JSON data? Use python -m json.tool to pretty-print and validate your JSON files

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