How To Install python3-dataclasses on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-dataclasses in AlmaLinux 8. python3-dataclasses is An implementation of PEP 557

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-dataclasses on AlmaLinux 8.

What is python3-dataclasses

This package is an implementation of PEP 557, Data Classes. It is a backport for Python 3.6, as dataclasses is included in Python 3.7 and later.

We can use yum or dnf to install python3-dataclasses on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python3-dataclasses.

Install python3-dataclasses 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 python3-dataclasses using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install python3-dataclasses

Install python3-dataclasses 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 python3-dataclasses using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install python3-dataclasses

How To Uninstall python3-dataclasses on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove python3-dataclasses

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-dataclasses on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.