Matplotlib is a cross-platform data visualization library for creating static, animated, and interactive visualizations in Python. Matplotlib provides different types of plots such as bar charts, histograms, etc. MPL Interactions is a library that provides useful methods for interacting with Matplotlib plots. All functions in the MPL interaction library are applicable to any interaction backend for matplotlib. In this article, we will see an easy way to install the MPL Interaction Library on Windows. Below are some recommended things that you should have for installing the MPL-Interactions Library on Windows are:
- Python
- PIP or Conda (Depending upon user preference)
Installation of MPL-Interactions Library in Python on Windows
Step 1: Installation of MPL-Interactions library in Python.
For PIP Users
Users who prefer pip can install the MPL-Interactions library on Windows using the following command in the Command Prompt:
pip install mpl-interactions
After the installation has been completed successfully, you will receive a similar message on your Command Prompt.
For Conda Users
Same as above, Users who prefer conda can install the MPL-Interactions library on Windows using the following command in the Command Prompt:
conda install -c conda-forge mpl-interactions
Enter y when prompted for yes. You will receive a similar message on your Command Prompt after the installation has been completed successfully.
Step 2: Verification of MPL-Interactions library in Python.
For PIP Users
To verify that the MPL-Interactions library has been successfully installed on your system, run the following command in the Command Prompt:
pip show mpl-interactions
If successfully installed you will get the following output on your Command Prompt.
For Conda Users
To verify that the MPL-Interactions library has been successfully installed on your system, run the following command in the terminal:
conda list mpl-interactions
If successfully installed you will get the following output on your Command Prompt.