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Add Python path configuration hints when Django settings/setup fails with ImportError

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Description

We could add a link to the documentation and/or a short helpful text on how to fix path issues.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the Django settings/setup error handling that reports ImportError, then review the project documentation related to Python paths. Done means the failure offers useful path guidance or a documentation link, with coverage for the updated behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
django, python
Domain
backend, testing
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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