If your Python version does not change when you enter the directory, your shell shim path might not be configured correctly. Ensure your ~/.bashrc , ~/.zshrc , or profile file contains the necessary initialization hooks for your specific version manager (e.g., eval "$(pyenv init -)" ). "Version Not Installed" Errors

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