Why This Happens
Python can only import modules installed in the active environment. If you have multiple Python installations or virtual environments, a package installed in one may not be available in another.
The Problem
import requests
response = requests.get('https://api.example.com')The Fix
# First install: pip install requests
import requests
response = requests.get('https://api.example.com')Step-by-Step Fix
- 1
Install the package
Run pip install <package_name> in your terminal.
- 2
Check the environment
Verify you are in the correct virtual environment: which python.
- 3
Check for typos
Some packages have different import names. E.g., pip install Pillow but import PIL.
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