Python Package Manager [ PIP ]

Python PIP is a package manager for Python that allows you to install and manage Python libraries and dependencies for your Python projects. PIP stands for “Pip Installs Packages”.

It’s a powerful tool that helps you easily add functionality to your Python programs by installing packages from the Python Package Index (PyPI).  

pip Install

If you install the latest Python, pip is automatically bundled with the Python installation.

pip Version

To know the pip version, issue the following command:

/> pip –version

Install a Python Package

To install a Python package using pip, you can use the following command in your terminal:

/> pip install <package_name>

Replace “<package_name>” with the package name you want to install. Remember to make sure you have pip installed on your system.

PIP Commands

The list of pip commands can be viewed using the help command. To see the list of pip commands, type the following command.

/> pip –help  

Example

Let’s install a package using the pip tool. In this example, we will install the matplotlib Python package.

The matplotlib is a powerful tool for data visualization library in Python. It is a Python package used for creating interactive data visualizations. It allows users to create bar charts, pie charts, histograms, scatter plots, and other graphical diagrams to visualize data.

Install command

Launch the command prompt and issue the following command: 

/> pip install matplotlib

PIP simplifies managing Python packages and ensures your projects run smoothly with all the necessary components installed.