What Is the __pycache__ Folder in Python? Quiz

Interactive Quiz ⋅ 13 Questions
By Bartosz Zaczyński

As your Python project grows, you typically organize your code in modules and packages for easier maintenance and reusability. When you do that, you’ll likely notice the sudden emergence of a __pycache__ folder alongside your original files, popping up in various locations unexpectedly.

The quiz contains 13 questions and there is no time limit. You’ll get 1 point for each correct answer. At the end of the quiz, you’ll receive a total score. The maximum score is 100%. Good luck!

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What Is the __pycache__ Folder in Python?

In this tutorial, you'll explore Python's __pycache__ folder. You'll learn about when and why the interpreter creates these folders, and you'll customize their default behavior. Finally, you'll take a look under the hood of the cached .pyc files.

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