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PYTHON-BUILD
NAMESYNOPSIS
DESCRIPTION
OPTIONS
EXAMPLES
SEE ALSO
AUTHORS
NAME
python-build - Build and install a Python version using pyenv
SYNOPSIS
python-build [ options ] < definition > < prefix >
DESCRIPTION
The python-build command builds and installs a specified version of Python using the pyenv tool. It provides a flexible and easy way to install different Python versions in the specified prefix directory.
OPTIONS
-k , --keep
Do not remove source tree after installation.
-p , --patch
Apply a patch from stdin before building.
-v , --verbose
Verbose mode: print compilation status to stdout.
-4 , --ipv4
Resolve names to IPv4 addresses only.
-6 , --ipv6
Resolve names to IPv6 addresses only.
--definitions
List all built-in definitions.
--version
Show version of python-build.
-g , --debug
Build a debug version.
EXAMPLES
To install a specific version of Python:
$ python-build 3.8.5 /usr/local
To install a Python version with verbose output:
$ python-build --verbose 3.9.0 /usr/local
To force the installation of a Python version:
$ python-build --force 3.7.9 /usr/local
SEE ALSO
AUTHORS
Written by Yamashita, Yuu <peek824545201@gmail.com>, Sam Stephenson <sam@sls.name>.
This manual page was written by Josenison F. da Silva <nilsonfsilva@hotmail.com> for the Debian project (but may be used by others).