How to Install Nose 2 in Python on Windows?

Nose 2 is a successor of Nose package and is used for testing python applications. In this article, we will look into the process of installing Nose2 Package on Windows.

Pre-requisites:

The only thing that you need for installing the Scrapy module on Windows are:

• Python 
• PIP or Conda (depending upon user preference)

Installing Nose2 Package on Windows using Conda:

If you want the installation to be done through conda,  open up the Anaconda Powershell Prompt and use the below command:

conda install -c conda-forge nose2

Note: The best way to install this module in conda is through coda-forge.

Type y for yes when prompted.

You will get a similar message once the installation is complete:

Make sure you follow the best practices for installation using conda as:

• Use an environment for installation rather than in the base environment using the below command:

conda create -n my-env
conda activate my-env

Verifying Nose2 Package Installation on Windows using Conda:

To verify if Nose2 Package has been successfully installed in your system run the below command in Anaconda Powershell Prompt:

conda list nose2

You’ll get the below message if the installation is complete:

Installing Nose2 Package on Windows using PIP:

If you want the installation to be done through PIP,  open up the command Prompt and use the below command:

pip install nose2

You will get a similar message once the installation is complete:

Verifying Nose2 Package Installation on Windows using PIP:

To verify if the Nose2 package has been successfully installed in your system run the below command in Command Prompt:

python -m pip show nose2

You’ll get the below message if the installation is complete: