pip:tldr:ab999

pip: Upgrade a package.

$ pip install --upgrade ${package_name}

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The command pip install --upgrade ${package_name} is used to upgrade a Python package using the package manager called pip. Here's a breakdown of what each part of the command does:

pip: It refers to the command-line tool for installing Python packages. It is used to manage and install software packages written in Python.
install: This is the command used to install packages in pip.
--upgrade: This option tells pip to upgrade the package to the latest version available. If the specified package is already installed, pip will download and install the latest version, replacing the existing one.
${package_name}: This is a placeholder that indicates the name of the package you want to upgrade. You would substitute ${package_name} with the actual name of the package you want to upgrade—for example, numpy or requests.

When you run the command with the appropriate package name, pip will locate the package in the Python Package Index (PyPI), download the latest version if available, and install or upgrade it on your system.

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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