Resolving the "NameError: name 'pd' is not defined" in Python

When working with data in Python, the pandas library is a vital tool. However, a common hiccup new users face is the "NameError" related to its commonly used alias 'pd'. Let's understand and resolve this error.

The message "NameError: name 'pd' is not defined" indicates that the pandas library, commonly aliased as "pd", hasn't been imported.

The solution is straightforward. You need to ensure that you've imported the pandas library at the start of your script or Jupyter notebook. Use the following line to do this:

import pandas as pd

Once you've added that line and executed it, the rest of your code that uses pandas (or the alias pd) should work without this error.

It's always essential to ensure libraries are correctly imported before diving deep into data analysis or manipulation tasks. A quick check at the beginning can save a lot of troubleshooting time later on. Happy coding! :)

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