Python Basics Exercises: Installing Packages With pip

So far on the Python Basics learning path, you’ve been working within the bounds of the Python standard library. Now it’s time to unlock packages that aren’t included with Python by default. To do that, you’ll need pip.

Many programming languages offer a package manager that automates the process of installing, upgrading, and removing third-party packages. Python is no exception. The de facto package manager for Python is called pip.

In this Python Basics Exercises course, you’ll test and reinforce your knowledge of installing packages and managing virtual environments.

In this video course, you’ll practice:

  • Installing and managing third-party packages with pip
  • Using virtual environments to separate project dependencies
  • Declaring requirements and re-create a development environment

By the end of this course, you’ll have an even stronger grasp of installing packages to suit your programming needs

This video course is part of the Python Basics series, which accompanies Python Basics: A Practical Introduction to Python 3. Note that you’ll be using IDLE to interact with Python throughout this course.

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