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Python PIP

Learn all about Python PIP in this comprehensive tutorial.

5 min read beginner
  • PIP is a package manager for Python packages, or modules if you like.
  • A package contains all the files you need for a module.
  • Navigate your command line to the location of Python's script directory, and type the following:
  • If you do not have PIP installed, you can download and install it from this page: https://pypi.
  • Downloading a package is very easy.
  • Once the package is installed, it is ready to use.
  • Find more packages at https://pypi.
  • Use the uninstall command to remove a package:
  • Use the list command to list all the packages installed on your system:

What is PIP?

PIP is a package manager for Python packages, or modules if you like.

Note: Note: If you have Python version 3.4 or later, PIP is included by default.

What is a Package?

A package contains all the files you need for a module.

Modules are Python code libraries you can include in your project.

Check if PIP is Installed

Navigate your command line to the location of Python's script directory, and type the following:

python

Install PIP

If you do not have PIP installed, you can download and install it from this page: https://pypi.org/project/pip/

Download a Package

Downloading a package is very easy.

Open the command line interface and tell PIP to download the package you want.

Navigate your command line to the location of Python's script directory, and type the following:

python

Now you have downloaded and installed your first package!

Using a Package

Once the package is installed, it is ready to use.

Import the "camelcase" package into your project.

python

Find Packages

Find more packages at https://pypi.org/.

Remove a Package

Use the uninstall command to remove a package:

python

The PIP Package Manager will ask you to confirm that you want to remove the camelcase package:

python

Press y and the package will be removed.

List Packages

Use the list command to list all the packages installed on your system:

python

Module quiz

2 questions
1

Which of the following is true about Python PIP?

2

What is the most common pitfall when working with Python PIP?

Answer all questions to submit.