pythonpip

Why would I want to install a package while ignoring dependencies?


Like the title states, why would I want to install a package while ignoring dependencies using the --no-deps switch? Seems to me doing so could cause some packages to malfunction.

Surprisingly, I cannot find the answer to this.


Solution

  • Some issues are caused by conflicting dependencies. In those cases, you might install the problematic dependency yourself instead of letting pip autofetch it.