Pip is a package installer for Python which is installed by default on most modern Python installations. Pip is used to install packages from the Python Package Index, other indexes, local distributions, URLs, and source control systems.
This lab introduces some of the core concepts of pip.
Expand your development skills by learning to install Python distribution packages.
Learning Objectives
Explore how to install third-party Python modules.
At the end of this lab you'll be familiar with:
- Installing and removing Python distribution packages
- Requirement specifiers
- Requirements files
Intended Audience
- Python Developers
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with the Python runtime
- Familiarity with the Python language syntax
- Familiarity with modules and packages
- Familiarity with the Python Package Index
Updates
April 19th, 2023 - Updated theia to include autosave
Ben Lambert is a software engineer and was previously the lead author for DevOps and Microsoft Azure training content at Cloud Academy. His courses and learning paths covered Cloud Ecosystem technologies such as DC/OS, configuration management tools, and containers. As a software engineer, Ben’s experience includes building highly available web and mobile apps. When he’s not building software, he’s hiking, camping, or creating video games.