Overview

This guide shows how to install Matplotlib, a Python 2D plotting library which produces publication-quality figures in a variety of hardcopy formats and interactive environments across platforms.

Prerequisites

• Python has been installed
  • Installation on Ubuntu
  • Installation on Windows
• Optional but recommended. Setup a VirtualEnvironment and Pip has been installed.
  • VirtualEnvironment for Ubuntu

Installation

01. Activate your virtual environment, or skip this step if not using virtual environment.

$ source {{virtual-env-directory}}/bin/activate

02. Install the Matplotlib package

(geek-venv) $ pip install matplotlib

03. Verify that Matplotlib has been installed by viewing the version.

(geek-venv) $ pip freeze | grep matplotlib