How To Install python39-pyyaml on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install python39-pyyaml in AlmaLinux 8. python39-pyyaml is YAML parser and emitter for Python

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install python39-pyyaml on AlmaLinux 8.

What is python39-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. 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 persistence.

We can use yum or dnf to install python39-pyyaml on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python39-pyyaml.

Install python39-pyyaml 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 python39-pyyaml using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install python39-pyyaml

Install python39-pyyaml 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 python39-pyyaml using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install python39-pyyaml

How To Uninstall python39-pyyaml on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the python39-pyyaml package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove python39-pyyaml

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install python39-pyyaml on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.