How do I Uninstall or Update Packages in Python?

Learn how to uninstall and update Python packages with pip. Keep your dependencies clean and up to date with these simple commands.

Introduction

Over time, you may need to update or remove Python packages. Managing dependencies efficiently ensures your projects stay up to date and work as expected.


Step 1: Uninstall a Package

  • To remove a package, use: pip uninstall package_name
  • Example: pip uninstall requests

Step 2: Update a Package

  • To update a package to the latest version: pip install --upgrade package_name
  • Example: pip install --upgrade numpy

Final Thoughts

Keeping Python packages updated ensures security and compatibility. Removing unused packages prevents unnecessary dependencies.

Next Step: In the next set of posts you will learn to debug and fix errors: How Do I Debug a Python Script in VS Code?

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