Buildout
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What both publish
| Fact | Buildout | pip |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The recommended installation method is pip inside a virtual environment, using `pip install zc.buildout`. | pip is usually installed automatically in virtual environments and with Python downloaded from python.org. |
| Purpose | Buildout automates software assembly, including running build tools and applying software and templates to generate configuration files and scripts. | pip is the package installer for Python and can install packages from PyPI and other indexes. |
| Version control | The getting-started guide says the example project needs only its buildout.cfg file checked into version control; other files are generated. | pip supports installing packages from Git, Mercurial, Subversion, and Bazaar repositories. |
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pip plans
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Pick Buildout if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick pip if…
pip suits Python users who need to install packages from indexes, source archives, or project repositories. Its requirements-file, lockfile, and offline-installation support may be useful for managing environments.