pip install git editable

When working on a software project, it's common to have dependencies that are not yet published on the Python Package Index (PyPI). In such cases, you may need to install a Python package directly from a Git repository. The pip install -e command, combined with a Git URL, allows you to perform an "editable" install, meaning that changes to the source code will immediately affect the installed package without the need for reinstallation.
This tutorial will guide you through the process of using pip install -e to install a Python package from a Git repository in editable mode.
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
Clone the Git repository of the package you want to install. You can use the git clone command, and navigate to the project directory:
Make sure to replace 'your-package-name' with the actual name of your package.
Run the following command to install the package in editable mode using pip:
The . at the end specifies the current directory as the source for the package.
After the installation is complete, you can use the installed package in your Python environment as if it were a regular package. Verify that the package is installed correctly:
Replace 'your_package_name' with the actual name of your package.
Since you installed the package in editable mode, any changes you make to the source code in the cloned repository will immediately affect the installed package. Make changes, save the files, and test the functionality without reinstalling the package.
Using pip install -e with a Git repository allows for a convenient and flexible way to work with Python packages during development. This editable mode is particularly useful when you are actively developing a package and want changes to take effect without the need for repeated installations.
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