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pip: Save installed packages to file.
$ pip freeze > ${requirements-txt}
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This command is used in the context of Python programming, specifically when installing and managing dependencies for a Python project.

Explanation:

  • pip is a package manager for Python that allows you to install, uninstall, and manage Python packages and libraries.
  • freeze is a command provided by pip that displays all currently installed packages in the system.
  • The > is a redirection operator in the command line interface (CLI) that redirects the output of a command to a file instead of displaying it on the console.
  • ${requirements-txt} is a placeholder for the path and name of a file where you want to store the output.

In summary, the command pip freeze > ${requirements-txt} collects a list of all installed Python packages and saves them to a file named requirements.txt. The requirements.txt file is commonly used to define project dependencies, making it easier for others to install and run the project with the same package versions.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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