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The first key Python habit discussed revolves around using the `if __name__ == "__main__":` block [-]. This construct ensures that code within it only runs when the script is executed directly, preventing unintended execution when the module is imported elsewhere. This is crucial for testing modules independently [] and prevents accidental reruns of the wrong script []. Furthermore, the presence of this block serves as self-documentation, clearly indicating that a script is intended for direct execution rather than just providing functions for import [].
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The first key Python habit discussed revolves around using the `if __name__ == "__main__":` block [-]. This construct ensures that code within it only runs when the script is executed directly, preventing unintended execution when the module is imported elsewhere. This is crucial for testing modules independently [] and prevents accidental reruns of the wrong script []. Furthermore, the presence of this block serves as self-documentation, clearly indicating that a script is intended for direct execution rather than just providing functions for import [].