Single and Double Underscores in Python Names

Single and Double Underscores in Python Names

by Leodanis Pozo Ramos Oct 26, 2026 44m intermediate best-practices python

Table of Contents

Public Interfaces and Naming Conventions in Python
Single Leading Underscore in Python Names
- Creating Public and Non-Public Names in Python
- Using Public vs Non-Public Names in Python
Public and Non-Public Names in Modules and Packages
Wildcard Imports and Non-Public Names
Class With Non-Public Members
- Non-Public Attributes
- Non-Public Methods
Double Leading Underscore in Classes: Python’s Name Mangling