[FAQ] ERROR: Error loading ASGI app. Could not import module "app".

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machine-learning-zoomcamp

Question

ERROR: Error loading ASGI app. Could not import module "app".

Answer

Make sure that the app.py file is in the same directory that is used to run the command
uv run uvicorn app:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 8080 --reload

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Matching FAQ

Question: Error loading ASGI app: Could not import module 'app' during uvicorn startup — how to resolve startup/import errors for a FastAPI app?
Document ID: 69e5f9cbf8
Section: module-5

Rationale

The error about failing to import module 'app' during uvicorn startup is a common FastAPI/uvicorn startup issue and is already covered by the existing module-5 FAQ, which explains how to run uvicorn with the correct module:app syntax, ensure the script defines a FastAPI instance named app, and verify imports/ports.

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• Live Site: https://datatalks.club/faq/machine-learning-zoomcamp.html#69e5f9cbf8
• Source File: _questions/machine-learning-zoomcamp/module-5/

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