7 Python PIP

1. What is PIP?

PIP stands for “Pip Installs Packages”.

In simple words:
👉 PIP is a tool
👉 It helps us install extra Python libraries
👉 These libraries are not included by default

Example libraries:

• requests

• numpy

• pandas

• flask

2. Why Do We Need PIP?

Python comes with basic features only.
PIP helps us to:

• Download useful packages

• Save time

• Build powerful programs easily

3. Check if PIP is Installed

Open Command Prompt / Terminal and type:

If PIP is installed, you will see version details.

4. Install a Package Using PIP

Example: Install requests

Use the Installed Package

5. Install a Specific Version

Example

6. Upgrade a Package

Example

7. Uninstall a Package

Example

8. List All Installed Packages

Example

9. Check Package Details

Example

10. Install Packages from requirements.txt

Used in real projects.

Step 1: Create requirements.txt

Step 2: Install All Packages

11. Use PIP with Python Version

If system has multiple Python versions.

Example

12. Common Beginner Mistakes

❌ PIP Not Recognized

✔ Solution:

❌ Installing but Import Error

❌ Error.

✔ Fix:
Make sure PIP and Python are same version.

13. Simple Practice Examples

Example 1: Install and Use colorama

Example 2: Install numpy

Example 3: Check Installed Packages

14. Useful PIP Commands (Quick List)

15. Summary (Python PIP)

✔ PIP installs Python packages
✔ Easy to use
✔ Works from terminal
✔ Helps build real projects
✔ Very important for Python developers

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• Virtual Environment (venv)

• File Handling

• Exception Handling

• API Requests

• Mini Python Projects

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