Import external packages or libraries : Introduction to Packages

The video tutorial discusses the abundance of third-party packages available in Python, which can be easily installed using pip. It introduces PyPI as the main repository for these packages and provides an example of installing a content management system called Wagtail. The tutorial also covers the use of built-in functions in Python and explains how to manage packages using the command line and pip, including checking Python versions and using pip 3V.

What is the primary benefit of using third-party packages in Python?

• They are more secure than built-in functions.

• They eliminate the need to write your own code for many tasks.

• They are free to use.

• They are faster than built-in functions.

Where can you find a wide range of Python packages for various tasks?

• Stack Overflow

• GitHub

• Python.org

• PyPI

Which command is used to install a package like Wagtail in Python?

• wagtail install

• pip install wagtail

• install wagtail

• python install wagtail

What command can you use to check the version of pip you are using?

• pip3 version

• check pip

• pip version

• pip --version

If the 'pip' command does not work, what alternative command might you try?

• pip2

• pip3

• pipx

• pip4