PYthon Module
General Information
| Title | PYM File Extension |
| Extension | .pym |
| Full Form | PYthon Module |
| File Type | Module File |
| Developer | Python Software Foundation |
| MIME Type | text/x-script.phyton |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store Python code |
| Additional Functions | Reuse, Import in other scripts |
| Features | Modular, Reusable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on code |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Development | Yes |
| Scripting/Automation | Yes |
| Data Analysis | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution |
| Best Practices | Code review, Sanitize input |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1991 |
| Latest Version | Python 3.10 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .py, .pyc, .pyd, .pyo, .pyw |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Python Interpreter |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |
 PyCharm |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Visual Studio Code |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |