How To Install python3-fypp on Fedora 36

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-fypp in Fedora 36. python3-fypp is Fortran preprocessor

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-fypp on Fedora 36.

What is python3-fypp

Fypp is a Python powered preprocessor. It can be used for any programming languages but its primary aim is to offer a Fortran preprocessor, which helps to extend Fortran with condititional compiling and template metaprogramming capabilities. Instead of introducing its own expression syntax, it uses Python expressions in its preprocessor directives, offering the consistency and versatility of Python when formulating metaprogramming tasks. It puts strong emphasis on robustness and on neat integration into developing toolchains.

We can use yum or dnf to install python3-fypp on Fedora 36. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python3-fypp.

Install python3-fypp on Fedora 36 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install python3-fypp using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install python3-fypp

Install python3-fypp on Fedora 36 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install python3-fypp using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install python3-fypp

How To Uninstall python3-fypp on Fedora 36

To uninstall only the python3-fypp package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove python3-fypp

python3-fypp Package Contents on Fedora 36

/usr/bin/fypp
/usr/lib/python3.10/site-packages/__pycache__/fypp.cpython-310.opt-1.pyc
/usr/lib/python3.10/site-packages/__pycache__/fypp.cpython-310.pyc
/usr/lib/python3.10/site-packages/fypp-3.1-py3.10.egg-info
/usr/lib/python3.10/site-packages/fypp-3.1-py3.10.egg-info/PKG-INFO
/usr/lib/python3.10/site-packages/fypp-3.1-py3.10.egg-info/SOURCES.txt
/usr/lib/python3.10/site-packages/fypp-3.1-py3.10.egg-info/dependency_links.txt
/usr/lib/python3.10/site-packages/fypp-3.1-py3.10.egg-info/entry_points.txt
/usr/lib/python3.10/site-packages/fypp-3.1-py3.10.egg-info/top_level.txt
/usr/lib/python3.10/site-packages/fypp.py
/usr/share/doc/python3-fypp
/usr/share/doc/python3-fypp/CHANGELOG.rst
/usr/share/doc/python3-fypp/README.rst
/usr/share/licenses/python3-fypp
/usr/share/licenses/python3-fypp/LICENSE.txt

References

Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-fypp on Fedora 36 using yum and [dnf]((/fedora/36/dnf/).