Python Environment Setup and Installation Guide
This README provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your Python environment and installing the necessary dependencies for running your project.
Prerequisites
Before installing any dependencies, ensure you have the following:
Python Installed:
Download and install Python from python.org.
Add Python to the system PATH during installation.
Verify the installation:
python --version pip --version
Pip (Python Package Installer):
Pip is included by default in Python installations (Python 3.4+).
If not installed, install pip manually:
python -m ensurepip --upgrade
Dependency Installation
- Install Quart
Quart is the primary web framework being used:
pip install quart
- Install Quart-CORS
For Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS):
pip install quart-cors
- Install pymavlink
For communicating with drones:
pip install pymavlink
- Install pyserial
For serial communication with devices:
pip install pyserial
- Additional Recommended Libraries
Ensure these libraries are installed if needed for your project:
Flask-SocketIO: For WebSocket support:
pip install flask-socketio
aiohttp: For asynchronous HTTP handling:
pip install aiohttp
Verifying Installations
To verify that all libraries are installed correctly, run:
pip list
Check for the following packages and their versions:
quart
quart-cors
pymavlink
pyserial
Common Troubleshooting Tips
Ensure Pip Is Working: If pip is not recognized, use:
python -m pip install --upgrade pip
Handle Permissions Issues: Use the --user flag if you encounter permissions problems:
pip install <package_name> --user
Correct Python Version: Ensure you're using the correct Python version (e.g., Python 3.7+). Check the version:
python --version
Final Step: Running the Project
Once all dependencies are installed, run your project:
python <script_name>.py
Replace <script_name> with the name of your Python script, e.g., backend.py.