Python PIP

PIP is a package manager for Python that allows you to install and manage Python packages from the Python Package Index (PyPI). It is a powerful tool for managing dependencies and installing third-party libraries. In this lesson, we will cover the basics of using PIP to install and manage Python packages.

Installing Packages

You can use PIP to install packages from PyPI by using the pip install command. For example, to install the requests package:

pip install requests

Listing Installed Packages

You can list all installed packages using the pip list command. This will show you a list of installed packages along with their versions.

pip list

Installing Specific Versions

You can install a specific version of a package by specifying the version number after the package name. For example, to install version 2.0.0 of the requests package:

pip install requests==2.0.0

Uninstalling Packages

To uninstall a package, use the pip uninstall command followed by the package name. For example, to uninstall the requests package:

pip uninstall requests

Conclusion

PIP is a powerful tool for managing Python packages. By understanding how to use PIP to install, list, and uninstall packages, you can easily manage dependencies and install third-party libraries in your Python projects.