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+# Auto-Import Pattern
+
+## Overview
+
+The Auto-Import pattern automatically discovers and imports all submodules in a directory, ensuring all components are registered without manual imports.
+
+## Structure
+
+```python
+# In module __init__.py (e.g., data_module/dataset/__init__.py)
+import os
+from src.utils.helpers import import_modules
+
+models_dir = os.path.dirname(__file__)
+import_modules(models_dir, "src.data_module.dataset")
+```
+
+## Helper Function
+
+```python
+# In src/utils/helpers.py
+import os
+import importlib
+import pkgutil
+from typing import List
+
+def import_modules(models_dir: str, package_name: str) -> List[str]:
+    """
+    Import all Python modules in a directory.
+
+    Args:
+        models_dir: Directory path to scan
+        package_name: Full package name for imports
+
+    Returns:
+        List of imported module names
+    """
+    imported = []
+    for module_loader, name, ispkg in pkgutil.iter_modules([models_dir]):
+        if not name.startswith('_'):
+            full_name = f"{package_name}.{name}"
+            importlib.import_module(full_name)
+            imported.append(name)
+    return imported
+```
+
+## Benefits
+
+- **Zero maintenance**: Adding new file = auto-registration
+- **No遗漏**: Cannot forget to import new component
+- **Consistent**: All components follow same discovery path
+- **Scalable**: Works for any number of submodules
+
+## Implementation Details
+
+1. Scan directory for `.py` files
+2. Skip files starting with `_` (private)
+3. Import each module using full package path
+4. Import triggers decorator registration
+
+## Directory Structure Example
+
+```
+dataset/
+├── __init__.py          # Contains import_modules() call
+├── simple_dataset.py    # Auto-imported, registers "simple"
+├── custom_dataset.py    # Auto-imported, registers "custom"
+└── _private.py          # NOT imported (starts with _)
+```
+
+## Best Practices
+
+- **Skip private files**: Files starting with `_` are not imported
+- **Full package paths**: Use dot-notation for correct imports
+- **Idempotent**: Safe to call multiple times
+- **Error handling**: Import errors propagate for debugging
+
+## Common Patterns
+
+### Conditional Import
+
+```python
+def import_modules(models_dir: str, package_name: str, skip: List[str] = None):
+    skip = skip or []
+    for module_loader, name, ispkg in pkgutil.iter_modules([models_dir]):
+        if name not in skip and not name.startswith('_'):
+            importlib.import_module(f"{package_name}.{name}")
+```
+
+### Recursive Import
+
+```python
+def import_modules_recursive(models_dir: str, package_name: str):
+    """Import modules and subpackages recursively."""
+    for importer, name, ispkg in pkgutil.walk_packages([models_dir], prefix=f"{package_name}."):
+        if not name.split('.')[-1].startswith('_'):
+            importlib.import_module(name)
+```
+
+### Dry-Run Mode
+
+```python
+def import_modules(models_dir: str, package_name: str, dry_run: bool = False):
+    if dry_run:
+        return [name for _, name, _ in pkgutil.iter_modules([models_dir])
+                if not name.startswith('_')]
+    # ... actual import logic
+```
+
+## Integration with Registry
+
+The auto-import pattern is typically used WITH registry pattern:
+
+1. **Import time**: `import_modules()` imports all files
+2. **Decorator execution**: `@register_dataset()` runs
+3. **Factory population**: `DATASET_FACTORY` dict populated
+4. **Runtime**: `DatasetFactory()` looks up registered classes