Is machine a library or a module?

[retrobrian]

Hello,
When I read the micropython.org documentation, "machine" is listed as a MicroPython specific library on this page: https://docs.micropython.org/en/latest/library/index.html

But, when I view the page for "machine", here: https://docs.micropython.org/en/latest/library/machine.html,

I find this statement, "The machine module contains specific functions..."

Some I'm wondering, is machine considered a library or a module?

Thank you!

-Brian

[mattytrentini]

In Python, the terms module, package and library are often used somewhat interchangeably, though they do have technical differences as described here: Python Modules, Packages, Libraries, and Frameworks. People will also argue about the definitions.

machine is probably most appropriately called a library but I would also use the term module. I wouldn't sweat it too much. 😜

[retrobrian]

Thank you, that is exactly what I needed to know. I'm teaching MicroPython to some kids and I don't want to confuse them with minutiae if I don't have to!