Installation¶

Overview¶

This document provides step-by-step instructions for installing the easyclimate-backend package, a lightweight and efficient tool designed for climate data processing. The installation process leverages the Python Package Index (PyPI) and the pip package manager to ensure you obtain the latest stable version of the software.

Prerequisites¶

Before proceeding with the installation, ensure the following requirements are met:

Python Version: Python 3.6 or higher is installed on your system. Verify this by running:
```
python --version
```
or
```
python3 --version
```
pip: The Python package manager pip is installed and up-to-date. Check the version with:
```
pip --version
```
If pip is outdated, update it using:
```
pip install --upgrade pip
```
Internet Connection: Required to download the package from PyPI.
Permissions: Ensure you have sufficient permissions to install packages in your Python environment. Use administrator or sudo privileges if necessary.

Installation Steps¶

Follow these steps to install easyclimate-backend using pip:

Open a Terminal or Command Prompt Launch your system’s terminal (e.g., Command Prompt on Windows, Terminal on macOS/Linux).
Install the Package Run the following command to download and install the latest version of easyclimate-backend:
```
pip install easyclimate-backend
```
This command fetches the package and its dependencies from PyPI and installs them into your Python environment.
Verify the Installation To confirm that easyclimate-backend was installed successfully, check the installed version by running:
```
pip show easyclimate-backend
```
This will display metadata such as the package name, version, and installation location.

Troubleshooting¶

If you encounter issues during installation, consider the following:

Permission Denied: If you see a permissions error, prepend sudo (on Linux/macOS) or run the terminal as an administrator (on Windows):
```
sudo pip install easyclimate-backend
```
Network Issues: Ensure your internet connection is stable. If PyPI is unreachable, retry or use a mirror (consult pip documentation for details).
Virtual Environment: If working in a virtual environment (recommended for isolated setups), activate it first:
```
source venv/bin/activate  # Linux/macOS
venv\Scripts\activate     # Windows
```

Post-Installation¶

Once installed, easyclimate-backend is ready to use. Import it in your Python scripts as follows:

import easyclimate_backend

Refer to the package’s official documentation for usage instructions, API references, and examples.

Support¶

For further assistance, contact the package maintainers via the official repository (e.g., GitHub) or check the PyPI page for additional resources.