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How to Find Which Version of TensorFlow is Installed in My System

In this blog, we will learn about the significance of knowing the installed version of TensorFlow, a widely used machine learning library for data scientists. Understanding the TensorFlow version on your system is crucial for project compatibility and leveraging the latest features and bug fixes. The post will guide you through the process of determining the current TensorFlow version installed on your system.
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As a data scientist, you might be working with TensorFlow, a popular machine learning library. It’s important to know which version of TensorFlow is installed on your system in order to ensure compatibility with your projects and to take advantage of the latest features and bug fixes. In this post, we’ll cover how to find which version of TensorFlow is currently installed on your system.

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Table of Contents

  1. Checking the TensorFlow Version Using Python
  2. Checking the TensorFlow Version Using the Command Line
  3. Checking the TensorFlow Version in Jupyter Notebook
  4. Common Errors and Solutions
  5. Conclusion

Checking the TensorFlow Version Using Python

One way to check the TensorFlow version is to use Python, the programming language that TensorFlow is built on top of. Here are the steps:

  1. Open up your favorite Python editor or IDE.
  2. Import TensorFlow by typing import tensorflow as tf at the top of your Python script.
  3. Call the tf.__version__ attribute to print out the version of TensorFlow installed on your system.

Here’s what the code should look like:

import tensorflow as tf
print(tf.__version__)

When you run this code in your Python environment, it should output the version number of TensorFlow installed on your system.

Checking the TensorFlow Version Using the Command Line

Another way to check the TensorFlow version is to use the command line. This method can be especially useful if you don’t have Python installed on your system or if you want to quickly check the TensorFlow version without opening up a Python editor.

Here’s how to check the TensorFlow version using the command line:

  1. Open up a terminal or command prompt on your system.
  2. Type pip show tensorflow. Alternatively, you can type pip freeze | grep tensorflow (for Linux or macOS) or pip freeze | findstr tensorflow (for Windows) and hit enter.
  3. The output should show the version of TensorFlow installed on your system.

Here’s an example of what the output might look like:

tensorflow==2.4.1

Checking the TensorFlow Version in Jupyter Notebook

If you’re using Jupyter Notebook for your data science work, you can also check the TensorFlow version using Python code. Here are the steps:

  1. Open up a new Jupyter Notebook.
  2. Create a new code cell by clicking the “+” button.
  3. Type import tensorflow as tf in the code cell.
  4. Create a new code cell below and type tf.__version__ in the new code cell.
  5. Run the code cells by clicking the “run” button or by pressing “Shift + Enter”.

Here’s what the code should look like:

import tensorflow as tf
tf.__version__

When you run this code in a Jupyter Notebook, it should output the version number of TensorFlow installed on your system.

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Common Errors and Solutions

Error: "ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'tensorflow'"

Solution: This error indicates that TensorFlow is not installed. Install it using:

pip install tensorflow

Error: "AttributeError: module 'tensorflow' has no attribute '__version__'"

Solution: This error occurs when an older version of TensorFlow is installed. Upgrade TensorFlow using:

pip install --upgrade tensorflow

Error: "ImportError: DLL load failed: The specified module could not be found."

Solution: This error often occurs in Windows due to missing dependencies. Ensure that Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is installed.

Conclusion

In this post, we’ve covered three ways to find which version of TensorFlow is installed on your system: using Python, using the command line, and using Jupyter Notebook. By knowing which version of TensorFlow you have installed, you can ensure compatibility with your projects and take advantage of the latest features and bug fixes. Remember, keeping your software up-to-date is important for both security and functionality reasons. So, make sure to check for updates regularly and keep your TensorFlow installation up-to-date.

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