How To Install python2-coverage on AlmaLinux 8
Introduction
In this tutorial we learn how to install python2-coverage on AlmaLinux 8.
What is python2-coverage
Coverage.py is a Python 2 module that measures code coverage during Python execution. It uses the code analysis tools and tracing hooks provided in the Python standard library to determine which lines are executable, and which have been executed.
We can use yum or dnf to install python2-coverage on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python2-coverage.
Install python2-coverage on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf
Update yum database with dnf using the following command.
sudo dnf makecache --refresh
After updating yum database, We can install python2-coverage using dnf by running the following command:
sudo dnf -y install python2-coverage
Install python2-coverage on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum
Update yum database with yum using the following command.
sudo yum makecache --refresh
After updating yum database, We can install python2-coverage using yum by running the following command:
sudo yum -y install python2-coverage
How To Uninstall python2-coverage on AlmaLinux 8
To uninstall only the python2-coverage package we can use the following command:
sudo dnf remove python2-coverage
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Summary
In this tutorial we learn how to install python2-coverage on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.
