Python PIP
Learn all about Python PIP in this comprehensive tutorial.
- •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.
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:
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:
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.
Find Packages
Find more packages at https://pypi.org/.
Remove a Package
Use the uninstall command to remove a package:
The PIP Package Manager will ask you to confirm that you want to remove the camelcase package:
Press y and the package will be removed.
List Packages
Use the list command to list all the packages installed on your system:
Module quiz
2 questionsWhich of the following is true about Python PIP?
What is the most common pitfall when working with Python PIP?
Answer all questions to submit.