You added rest_framework to INSTALLED_APPS but get an error: ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'rest_framework'. What is the likely cause?

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Django - REST Framework Basics

You added rest_framework to INSTALLED_APPS but get an error: ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'rest_framework'. What is the likely cause?

AYou forgot to install DRF with pip

BYou added 'rest_framework' to MIDDLEWARE instead of INSTALLED_APPS

CYou did not include DRF URLs in <code>urls.py</code>

DYou need to run <code>python manage.py migrate</code> first

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the error meaning
ModuleNotFoundError means Python cannot find the DRF package installed.
Step 2: Check installation status
This usually happens if you forgot to run pip install djangorestframework.
Final Answer:
You forgot to install DRF with pip -> Option A
Quick Check:
ModuleNotFoundError = Missing pip install [OK]

Quick Trick: ModuleNotFoundError means package not installed [OK]

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