How To Install python36-PyYAML on CentOS 7

In this tutorial we learn how to install python36-PyYAML on CentOS 7. python36-PyYAML is YAML parser and emitter for Python 3.6

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install python36-PyYAML on CentOS 7.

What is python36-PyYAML

YAML is a data serialization format designed for human readability and interaction with scripting languages. PyYAML is a YAML parser and emitter for Python 3.6. PyYAML features a complete YAML 1.1 parser, Unicode support, pickle support, capable extension API, and sensible error messages. PyYAML supports standard YAML tags and provides Python-specific tags that allow to represent an arbitrary Python object. PyYAML is applicable for a broad range of tasks from complex configuration files to object serialization and persistance.

We can use yum or dnf to install python36-PyYAML on CentOS 7. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python36-PyYAML.

Install python36-PyYAML on CentOS 7 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache

After updating yum database, We can install python36-PyYAML using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install python36-PyYAML

Install python36-PyYAML 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 python36-PyYAML using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install python36-PyYAML

How To Uninstall python36-PyYAML on CentOS 7

To uninstall only the python36-PyYAML package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove python36-PyYAML

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install python36-PyYAML on CentOS 7 using yum and dnf.