[Python-Dev] Adding a Pip GUI to IDLE and idlelib (GSOC project) (original) (raw)

Terry Reedy tjreedy at udel.edu
Mon Mar 28 14:21:38 EDT 2016

On 3/28/2016 12:50 PM, Ethan Furman wrote:

On 03/26/2016 11:13 PM, Terry Reedy wrote:

Summary: There are two prospective Google Summer of Code (GSOC) students applying to work on writing a gui interface to the basic pip functions needed by beginners. I expect Google to accept their proposals. Before I commit to mentoring a student (sometime in April), I would like to be sure, by addressing any objections now, that I will be able to commit the code when ready (August or before). Thoughts? I think it's a great idea, and have no objections. pip is now included by default, yes?

The stdlib includes the ensurepip package. Our Windows and, I believe, OSX installers run ensurepip.init._main.

In those cases where it isn't, IDLE could let the user know they need to install it.

"Ensure pip / Upgrade pip" is the first feature on Raymond's list.

-- Terry Jan Reedy

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