Installing Numpy on Linux using PIP

Users who prefer to use pip can use the below command to install NumPy:

pip install numpy

You will get a similar message once the installation is complete:

It is a good programming practice to install packages in a virtual environment rather than installing them globally. PIP users can use the below command to create a virtual environment:

python3 -m venv my-env

Activate the virtual environment (ie, my-env) using the below command:

source my-env/bin/activate

Python NumPy is a general-purpose array processing package that provides tools for handling n-dimensional arrays. It provides various computing tools such as comprehensive mathematical functions, linear algebra routines. NumPy provides both the flexibility of Python and the speed of well-optimized compiled C code. Its easy-to-use syntax makes it highly accessible and productive for programmers from any background.