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Re:Python built-ins worth learning (2019) by mixmastamyk on Thursday March 10, 2022 @12:07PM (#30629299)
Built-ins are available without import. Stdlib are available without separate install.
Re:Python built-ins worth learning (2019) by selcuka on Thursday March 10, 2022 @08:29PM (#30635071)
> Built-ins are available without import.

That distinction is a bit muddy:

    >>> import os
    >>> type(os.scandir)
    <class 'builtin_function_or_method'>