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CONTRIBUTING: Switching pip install to use local install #136

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@rm-star rm-star commented Aug 2, 2022

Problem

The current developer install is using
pip setup.py
which creates a distributable installation. If a developer makes changes
to code then they essentailly need to build and reinstall the package

Solution

If pip install -e . is used then the local site packages will
create a symbolic link which means developers can make cahnges locally
and they will automatically picked up.
It also has the bonus of installing dependencies automatically


A good case for this install format is made here https://stackoverflow.com/questions/42609943/what-is-the-use-case-for-pip-install-e

I am able to test this on linux but not Mac or Windows, though python should
operate in the same way where ever it runs

Problem

The current developer install is using
pip setup.py
which creates a distributable installation. If a developer makes changes
to code then they essentailly need to build and reinstall the package

Solution

If pip install -e . is used then the local site packages will
create a symbolic link which means developers can make cahnges locally
and they will automatically picked up.
It also has the bonus of installing dependencies automatically
happening during a build and debug any issues quicker
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rm-star commented Aug 3, 2022

I should also say that the -e in the install command means that it is an editable install. I think that helps explain it a bit better

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