How To Install python-dirq on CentOS 7

In this tutorial we learn how to install python-dirq on CentOS 7. python-dirq is Directory based queue

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install python-dirq on CentOS 7.

What is python-dirq

The goal of this module is to offer a simple queue system using the underlying file system for storage, security and to prevent race conditions via atomic operations. It focuses on simplicity, robustness and the ability to scale. The python module dirq is compatible with the Perl module Directory

We can use yum or dnf to install python-dirq on CentOS 7. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python-dirq.

Install python-dirq on CentOS 7 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache

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

sudo yum -y install python-dirq

Install python-dirq on CentOS 7 Using dnf

If you don’t have dnf installed you can install DNF on CentOS 7 first. Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache

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

sudo dnf -y install python-dirq

How To Uninstall python-dirq on CentOS 7

To uninstall only the python-dirq package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove python-dirq

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install python-dirq on CentOS 7 using yum and dnf.