How to Update Numpy : Upgrade it in 2 Steps Only

How to Update Numpy with Easy Steps

As you already know that the Numpy is the best python module for creating NumPy array and manipulating it. There are so many inbuilt functions in it that allow you to perform operations in an efficient way. But sometimes the other module or package works on the latest version of the NumPy. You can also face a No module named numpy error if the numpy is not properly installed in your system. The solution is to upgrade the numpy for your system. In this entire tutorial, you will know how to update or upgrade NumPy with steps.

Steps to upgrade the Numpy

Step 1: Check the version of Python

Before going to the updating part you should know the version of the python installed in your system. To check the version of python open your terminal or command prompt and type the below command.

python --version
Checking Python version before installing spacy
Checking Python version before installing spacy

If the version of the python in your system is 3. xx then you will use the pip3 command. And if the version of the python is 2. xx then you will use the pip command.

In the next step, you will learn how to update numpy.

Step 2: Update or Upgrade the Numpy

Upgrading Numpy on Windows

If your system is windows then you can upgrade numpy easily. Open your command prompt and type the below command to update the NumPy.

For python 3. xx

pip3 install numpy --upgrade

For python 2. xx

pip install numpy --upgrade
Upgrading the numpy to the latest version
Upgrading the numpy to the latest version

It will upgrade the numpy to the latest version and also ignore the installation if the current version of the numpy is the latest.

 

Upgrading Numpy on Linux

Now suppose you work on the Linux system then there is a different method to update the NumPy. You have to use the below command for that.

sudo easy_install numpy

The above command will search for the latest versions of the NumPy and it will update it. Also, it removes the previously installed version.

If you want to use the pip command then you can update the NumPy on Linux. Just open your terminal and type the below command.

 

For python 3. xx

sudo pip3 install numpy --upgrade

For python 2. xx

sudo pip3 install numpy --upgrade
Upgrading the numpy to the latest version on linux
Upgrading the numpy to the latest version on linux

Conclusion

Numpy is the best module for performing computational works on the dataset. If you are encountering errors when you are using the third-party module then you have to update the NumPy module to the latest version or downgrade the numpy to the required version.

I hope you have liked this tutorial on how to upgrade numpy. If you have any doubt then you can contact us for more help.

 

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