How To Install python2-pytest-cov on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install python2-pytest-cov in AlmaLinux 8. python2-pytest-cov is Pytest plugin for coverage reporting

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install python2-pytest-cov on AlmaLinux 8.

What is python2-pytest-cov

Py.test plugin for coverage reporting with support for both centralised and distributed testing, including subprocesses and multiprocessing for Python 2.

We can use yum or dnf to install python2-pytest-cov on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python2-pytest-cov.

Install python2-pytest-cov 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-pytest-cov using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install python2-pytest-cov

Install python2-pytest-cov 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-pytest-cov using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install python2-pytest-cov

How To Uninstall python2-pytest-cov on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the python2-pytest-cov package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove python2-pytest-cov

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install python2-pytest-cov on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.