Installation

This section provides detailed instructions for installing pycellga and its dependencies.

Requirements

Before installing pycellga, make sure you have the following installed:

• Python 3.7 or higher

• pip package manager

Installing from PyPI

The easiest way to install pycellga is via PyPI. You can use pip to install it directly from the Python Package Index:

pip install pycellga

Installing from Source

To install pycellga from source, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository from GitHub:

   git clone https://github.com/SevgiAkten/pycellga.git
   

2. Navigate to the cloned repository directory:

   cd pycellga
   

3. Install the package using pip:

   pip install .
   

Optional Dependencies

pycellga has optional dependencies for certain features. To use these features, you may need to install additional packages:

• Jupyter Notebooks: If you plan to use Jupyter Notebooks for tutorials or examples, install jupyter:

  pip install jupyter
  

• Matplotlib: For visualizing optimization results, install matplotlib:

  pip install matplotlib
  

Verifying the Installation

To verify that pycellga is installed correctly, you can import it in Python:

import pycellga
print(pycellga.__version__)

If no errors occur, the installation is successful.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during installation, try the following steps:

1. Ensure you are using Python 3.7 or higher by running:

   python --version
   

2. Make sure pip is up-to-date:

   pip install --upgrade pip
   

3. If issues persist, refer to the GitHub repository for troubleshooting tips or to submit an issue.

Uninstallation

To uninstall pycellga, you can use the following command:

pip uninstall pycellga