Are you running into the dreaded ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'distutils.util' error in Python 3.12 or newer? You're not alone. In this clear and concise DelftStack tutorial, we’ll walk you through what changed in Python, why you're seeing this error, and—most importantly—how to fix it.
🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Video: ✅ Why Python 3.12 removed the distutils module ✅ How this change affects package installation and development ✅ Simple workaround using setuptools to fix the error ✅ Step-by-step installation instructions ✅ Tips for future-proofing your Python environment
📌 Timestamps ⏱ 00:00 – Introduction to the error ⏱ 00:11 – Why distutils is no longer available ⏱ 00:38 – How to fix it using setuptools ⏱ 01:00 – Installation command and final steps
🧠 Why Watch This Video? If you’re a developer, data scientist, or sysadmin working with Python 3.12+, understanding how to resolve missing module errors is key to keeping your environment stable. This tutorial saves you time and confusion with a clear, no-fluff solution to a common problem.
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