Python Tutorial: PIP for beginners
What is PIP?
1. PIP stands for "Pip Installs Packages."
2. It is the default package installer for Python, allowing you to install,
update, and manage Python libraries and dependencies.
3. Became the default package manager for Python with the release of Python 3.4.
PIP is usually included with Python installations:
pip --version
To install PIP on a Windows PC:
python -m ensurepip --upgrade
Provides a list of available PIP commands and their descriptions:
pip help
Installing Packages:
pip install requests
To get detailed information about a specific package:
pip show requests
Uninstalling Packages:
pip uninstall requests
Upgrading Packages:
pip install --upgrade requests
Listing Installed Packages:
pip list
Listing Outdated Packages:
pip list --outdated
Creates a requirements.txt file with all installed packages and their versions:
pip freeze (put the angled bracket here) requirements.txt
Installing from a requirements.txt file:
pip install -r requirements.txt
Resources:
https://pypi.org/project/pip/
https://pypi.org/
