Can installing new Python packages cause the 'Can't find variable IPython' error?

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Can installing new Python packages cause the 'Can't find variable IPython' error?
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While less common, installing a new Python package that has dependencies conflicting with Jupyter's frontend JavaScript libraries could potentially lead to this error. Ensure your core Jupyter installation is stable and try installing new packages in isolated virtual environments.