Python:Install

pip is the python program for module installation and upgrade.

Wheels are preconfigured packages that allow easy off-line installation. They usually have a .whl extension.

pip list

List all installed packages and their version.

Same can be done on python prompt like this

import <module>
<module>.__version__

pip install <wheelfile>

install from <wheelfile>

pip uninstall <package>

uninstall <package>

pip list --outdated

List all package that can be upgraded

pip install --upgrade <package>

Upgrade a package to the latest version