Checking and Installing pip

This guide will help you verify and set up pip, Python's package installer, which is required for the CS4341 referee system.

Checking pip Installation

1. Open your terminal and run:

   pip --version
   # or
   pip3 --version
   

2. You should see output like:

   pip 23.1.2 from /usr/local/lib/python3.10/site-packages/pip (python 3.10)
   

Installing pip

Windows

1. pip usually comes with Python installation. If missing:

   python -m ensurepip --upgrade
   

macOS/Linux

python3 -m ensurepip --upgrade
# or
sudo apt install python3-pip  # Ubuntu/Debian
brew install pip  # macOS with Homebrew

Upgrading pip

It's recommended to keep pip updated:

python -m pip install --upgrade pip
# or
pip install --upgrade pip

Multiple Python Versions

If you have multiple Python versions: 1. Use the specific version's pip:

python3.10 -m pip install <package>

2. Or use virtual environments (recommended):

python -m venv myenv
source myenv/bin/activate  # Unix/macOS
myenv\Scripts\activate     # Windows
pip install <package>

Verifying Installation

After adding to PATH or installing, verify with:

pip --version
cs4341-referee --help  # After installing the referee

For additional help, consult the pip documentation or contact the course staff.