Installation

Installing ZacrosTools is straightforward. Follow the steps below to get started with the library, whether you prefer using pip for a quick setup or cloning the repository for development purposes.

Table of Contents

Prerequisites
Installation via pip
Installing from Source

Prerequisites

Before installing ZacrosTools, ensure that you have the following installed on your system:

Python 3.8 or higher: ZacrosTools is compatible with Python versions 3.8 and above.
pip: Python’s package installer. It usually comes bundled with Python installations.

Installation via pip

The easiest and quickest way to install ZacrosTools is using pip. This method is suitable for most users who want to use the library without modifying the source code.

Open your terminal or command prompt.
Run the following command:
```
pip install zacrostools
```
Verify the installation:

After the installation completes, you can verify it by importing ZacrosTools in Python:
```
import zacrostools
print(zacrostools.__version__)
```
This should display the installed version of ZacrosTools without any errors.

Installing from Source

If you want to contribute to ZacrosTools or use the latest development version, you can install it directly from the GitHub repository.

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/hprats/ZacrosTools.git

Navigate to the project directory:
```
cd ZacrosTools
```
Install the package:
```
pip install .
```
This command installs ZacrosTools in your Python environment.
Verify the installation:

Similar to the pip installation, verify by importing the library:
```
import zacrostools
print(zacrostools.__version__)
```

Installing Development Dependencies

If you plan to contribute to ZacrosTools or run the test suite locally, you may need additional dependencies like pytest.

Install pytest:
```
pip install pytest
```
Run tests:
```
pytest
```