How To Install python3-tornado on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-tornado in AlmaLinux 8. python3-tornado is Scalable, non-blocking web server and tools

Introduction

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

What is python3-tornado

Tornado is an open source version of the scalable, non-blocking web server and tools. The framework is distinct from most mainstream web server frameworks (and certainly most Python frameworks) because it is non-blocking and reasonably fast. Because it is non-blocking and uses epoll, it can handle thousands of simultaneous standing connections, which means it is ideal for real-time web services.

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

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

sudo dnf -y install python3-tornado

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

sudo yum -y install python3-tornado

How To Uninstall python3-tornado on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove python3-tornado

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Summary

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