Resolving: type object 'datetime.datetime' has no attribute 'fromisoformat' in Python

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Understanding the Error

In simpler terms, if your Python environment is running a version prior to 3.7, this method does not exist, hence the AttributeError.

Checking Python Version

First, ensure that the Python version you're using is up-to-date. You can check your Python version by running the following command in your terminal or command prompt:

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If the version is below 3.7, you'll need to update Python to at least version 3.7 to use the fromisoformat method.

Upgrading Python

To upgrade Python, follow the appropriate steps for your operating system:

Windows

Download the desired version from the official Python website.

Run the installer and follow the instructions, ensuring you check the box to add Python to your PATH during installation.

macOS

Use Homebrew to upgrade Python with the following command:

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Linux

Use your package manager to upgrade Python, e.g., for Ubuntu:

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Alternative Solutions

If upgrading Python is not feasible, consider alternative methods to parse ISO 8601 formatted strings:

Using dateutil Library

The dateutil module provides powerful extensions to the standard datetime module:

Install dateutil:

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Manual Parsing

For a quick, lightweight solution, you can manually parse the string with strptime:

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Conclusion