urllib

urllib is a built-in Python library for handling URLs and making HTTP requests. It provides modules for opening and reading URLs, parsing URLs, and working with HTTP responses, making it a core tool for web scraping, API interactions, and network programming in Python.

Also known as: urllib2, urllib3, Python urllib, URL library, urllib.request

Why learn urllib?

Developers should learn urllib for basic HTTP operations in Python without external dependencies, as it's included in the standard library. It's ideal for simple web scraping, downloading files, or interacting with REST APIs in scripts where minimal setup is required, though it's often replaced by more user-friendly alternatives for complex tasks.

Learning Resources

• docs: Python urllib Documentation
• tutorial: Real Python Tutorial on urllib
• tutorial: GeeksforGeeks Guide to urllib
• video: YouTube: Python urllib Tutorial by Corey Schafer