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Fix: Python polars library: problem with the shift() function

 Polars is a Rust-based DataFrame library for Python that provides functionality similar to Pandas. The `shift()` function in Polars is used to shift elements within a column by a specified number of positions. If you're facing issues with the `shift()` function, here are some common problems and solutions: 1. **Importing Polars**:    Ensure that you have imported the Polars library correctly. You should import it like this:    ```python    import polars as pl    ``` 2. **DataFrame Creation**:    Make sure you have a valid Polars DataFrame to work with. You can create a DataFrame using the `pl.DataFrame` constructor. For example:    ```python    df = pl.DataFrame({        "col1": [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]    })    ``` 3. **Usage of `shift()`**:    The `shift()` function should be applied to a specific column in your DataFrame. You can use it as follows:    ```python    df = df.with_column(df['col1'].shift(1).alias("shifted_col"))    ```    In this example, it shif