Error while importing Numpy after python 3.11.6 installation

[itzswaps]

Steps to reproduce:

After I install python 3.11.6 installation, I get an error when I import numpy. The error looks like

Error message:

"numpy: Error importing numpy: you should not try to import numpy from
its source directory; please exit the numpy source tree, and relaunch
your python interpreter from there."

Additional information:

No response

[mattip]

More information needed. When you say "after I install..." what do you mean? Are you cloning the source repository and using a python command? Which command?

[OmmAshutosh]

The error message suggests that the numpy package is being imported from its source directory, which is not supported. Here are some steps you can take to try and fix the issue:
1)Uninstall the current numpy package by running pip uninstall numpy in the command line.
2)Make sure you are not currently in the numpy source directory. If you are, navigate to a different directory.
3)Reinstall numpy using pip by running pip install numpy.

If the problem persists, it is possible that there is an issue with your Python environment. Then try this method:
1)Open a command prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to create the new virtual environment.
2)Create a new virtual environment by running python -m venv env.
3)Activate the virtual environment by running source env/bin/activate (on Linux/Mac) or env\Scripts\activate (on Windows).
4)Install numpy by running pip install numpy.

If you are still having issues, it is possible that there is a problem with your Python installation or your system configuration. In this case, you may want to seek further assistance from a Python expert or consult the documentation for your operating system and Python installation.

[rahulguggilam]

1)Make sure you have numpy installed for Python 3.11.6. Run python3.11 -m pip install numpy to install it if needed.
2)Try importing numpy from outside the numpy source directory. The error indicates you may be trying to import it directly from the unpacked source code.
3)Navigate out of the numpy source directory completely before importing. For example:
cd ~
python3.11

import numpy
4)If you installed Python 3.11.6 using a tool like pyenv, make sure you have activated the correct version before trying to import numpy:

pyenv activate 3.11.6
python

import numpy
5)Try reinstalling numpy using pip after activating the python version you want to use it with.
6_Check if the issue is specific to numpy or if other packages fail to import as well. That may indicate a broader issue with Python 3.11.6.

[krish1209]

You can use this code if you have accidently added NumPy's source directory to sys.path
import sys
if "numpy" in sys.path[0]:
sys.path.remove(sys.path[0])

Before this, You can check the directory using pwd

After tying all,
Simply uninstall and reinstall NumPy
pip uninstall numpy
pip install numpy

[seberg]

Closing, we would need more info about how numpy was installed and the full error output.