[sonic-py-common] Add 'general' module with load_module_from_source() function #7167
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Why I did it
To eliminate the need to write duplicate code in order to import a Python module from a source file.
How I did it
Add
general
module to sonic-py-common, which contains aload_module_from_source()
function which supports both Python 2 and 3.Call this new function in:
How to verify it
Which release branch to backport (provide reason below if selected)