pip Cheat Sheet/Upgrade pip itself

Update pip in the active interpreter.

Section: Install and Upgrade

Upgrade pip itself

bash
bash
python -m pip install --upgrade pip
Explanation

Prefer `python -m pip` to avoid accidentally upgrading a different interpreter's pip.

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