Honestly haven’t dealt with this. Probably need to consult with python guides.
Claude suggestions if useful
## Use Virtual Environments
The most common and recommended approach is to isolate packages using virtual environments:
```bash
# Create separate environments for different projects
python -m venv project1_env
python -m venv project2_env
# Activate the appropriate environment
source project1_env/bin/activate # Linux/Mac
# or
project1_env\Scripts\activate # Windows
```
## Import Aliasing
When you need both packages in the same environment, use import aliases:
```python
import package_name as pkg1
from different_location import package_name as pkg2
# Use them with their aliases
result1 = pkg1.some_function()
result2 = pkg2.some_function()
```
## Specify Package Sources
Use pip with specific package indexes or sources:
```bash
# Install from specific index
pip install --index-url https://specific-repo.com package_name
# Install from local path
pip install /path/to/local/package
# Install specific version
pip install package_name==1.2.3
```
## Module Path Manipulation
For temporary solutions, you can modify the Python path:
```python
import sys
sys.path.insert(0, '/path/to/preferred/package')
import package_name # This will import from the inserted path
```
## Use Poetry or Pipenv
These tools provide better dependency resolution and can handle conflicts more gracefully:
```bash
# With Poetry
poetry add package_name
# With Pipenv
pipenv install package_name
```
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