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How to deploy to python function which has the dependency on external libraries?
For example, I am trying to deploy to a data-analysis python function. When I try to test the python function from the lambda console, I get:
Unable to import module 'lambda_function': No module named pandas

I am totally new to Aws Lambda

Is there a linux box on which Lambda functions run where I can install these libraries?

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    Have you tried to install pandas using pip install pandas ? It seems that pandas package/module isn't installed in your box. Commented May 26, 2017 at 19:30
  • @ChihebNexus What do you mean by my box? Sorry but I do not know where lambda functions run. Commented May 26, 2017 at 19:36

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You need to create a deployment package as detailed here: http://docs.aws.amazon.com/lambda/latest/dg/lambda-python-how-to-create-deployment-package.html#deployment-pkg-for-virtualenv

This just means bundling the contents of site-packages for the environment you're developing on into the deployment package together with the lambda python script into a zip that is uploaded.

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If you new to Lambda deployment, you might want check this tutorial (I wrote), which covers the most common pitfalls. And gives you a script as well to automate the entire process.

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