How to install numpy in Python?

2 years ago
William Carter
2 minutes

There are several ways to install NumPy in Python.

  1. To install using pip: Open your terminal or command prompt, and run the following command:
pip install numpy

This will automatically download and install the latest version of NumPy.

  1. To install NumPy using conda: If you’re using the Anaconda distribution of Python, you can use the conda package manager to install NumPy. Simply open the terminal or command prompt and run the following command:
conda install numpy

This will be using conda to install NumPy.

  1. To compile and install from the source code: If you wish to compile and install NumPy from the source code, you can download the latest source code package from the official NumPy website. After extracting the files, navigate to the extracted folder and run the following command:
python setup.py install

We will utilize the distutils library in Python to compile and install NumPy.

After you have installed it, you can use the NumPy library in Python regardless of the method you choose. You can verify if it has been successfully installed by using the following command.

import numpy as np
print(np.__version__)

If the NumPy version number is successfully displayed, it indicates a successful installation.

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