TIL 143 - Resolve a lazy import manually

"Using lazy import, one can inspect the attributes and methods of a lazy import by calling dir on the globals dictionary. This reveals a list of dunder methods and the resolve method."

"The resolve method of a lazy import instance is responsible for resolving the lazy import and returning the actual object, allowing access to the resolved module."

"After invoking the resolve method, the lazy module does not disappear, indicating that the reification process likely involves reassigning the module name to the resolved object."

"The remaining mystery is what triggers the reification process, specifically how Python detects when a lazy import is accessed."

Lazy imports in Python can be inspected to reveal their attributes and methods using the 'dir' function. The 'resolve' method is crucial as it resolves the lazy import, returning the actual module. After calling 'resolve', the lazy import remains accessible, indicating that the reification process involves reassigning the module name to the resolved object. The mechanism behind triggering this reification process remains unclear, raising questions about how Python detects interactions with lazy imports.

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