Solving INVALID_DEPENDENCY

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When does it occur?

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Why does it occur?

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How to fix

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For Node.js (package.json)

1. Navigate to the root directory of your project: Ensure that you are in the main directory of your application.
2. Check for the presence of package.json: Verify whether the package.json file exists in the root directory. If it is not present, create one using the following command:
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   npm init -y
   

   This command initializes a default package.json file.
3. Ensure correct naming: Confirm that the file is named exactly as package.json and does not have any additional extensions (e.g., package.json.txt). If there are any discrepancies, rename the file accordingly.

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For Python (requirements.txt)

1. Navigate to the root directory of your project: Make sure you are in the main directory of your application.
2. Check for the presence of requirements.txt: Confirm whether the requirements.txt file exists in the root directory. If it is missing, create one.
3. Ensure correct naming: Verify that the file is named exactly as requirements.txt without any additional extensions (e.g., requirements.txt.txt). If the name is incorrect, rename the file accordingly.
4. Add dependencies to the file: Open the requirements.txt file and add the necessary dependencies for your Python project. For example:

discord.py

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Additional Tips:

• Double-check file extensions: Ensure that the file extensions are correct (e.g., .json for Node.js, .txt for Python). Incorrect extensions might lead to the INVALID_DEPENDENCY error.
• Review documentation and guides: Consult the documentation for your specific programming language (Node.js/Python).