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?