pip install from a local git repo

Certainly! Installing a Python package from a local Git repository using pip can be useful during development when you want to test changes to a package without having to publish it to a public repository. Here's a step-by-step tutorial with code examples:
First, clone the Git repository containing the Python package that you want to install. Open your terminal and run:
Replace the URL with the actual URL of your Git repository.
Change your working directory to the cloned repository:
It's a good practice to use a virtual environment to isolate the dependencies of your project. Create a virtual environment using the following commands:
Activate the virtual environment:
Use pip to install the package from the local Git repository:
The dot . indicates the current directory, and pip install . installs the package in the current directory.
Check if the package is installed correctly by running:
Replace your_package with the actual name of your package.
If you make changes to the package and want to update the installed version, you can repeat steps 4 and 5. After making changes to your package, run:
In this tutorial, you learned how to install a Python package from a local Git repository using pip. This is a handy technique for testing changes to a package before publishing it to a public repository.
Remember, this approach is suitable for local development, but when you're ready to distribute your package, consider publishing it to a package repository like PyPI.
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