What is pip-compile and how do I use it?

What is pip-compile and how do I use it?

pip-compile is a tool from the pip-tools package that helps you manage your Python dependencies. It generates a requirements.txt file from your requirements.in file, ensuring that all dependencies are pinned to specific versions.

How do I install pip-tools?

You can install pip-tools using pip. Just run the command: pip install pip-tools in your terminal.

Can you show me a basic example of using pip-compile?

Sure! First, create a requirements.in file with your desired packages. Then run pip-compile requirements.in to generate a requirements.txt file with pinned versions.

What if I want to update my dependencies?

You can update your dependencies by modifying the requirements.in file and running pip-compile again. It will update the requirements.txt file accordingly.