Bash: pip: command not found

Easy does it: Install via easy_install

Can't find pip? Let easy_install come to the rescue. Use either of the two commands as per your Python version:

sudo easy_install pip

or in case of Python 2.7:

sudo easy_install-2.7 pip

Debian/Ubuntu systems: Say hello to apt-get

For Debian/Ubuntu folks, installing pip is a breeze with apt-get:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install python3-pip

Missing easy_install? Here's how you get it:

sudo apt-get install python-setuptools

Independent realms: Virtual environments

virtualenv is your knight in shining armor, defending against potential dependency conflicts. Bloating your global namespace is sheer heresy! We create a dedicated space for each project:

pip install virtualenv
virtualenv my_project_sandbox
source my_project_sandbox/bin/activate

Consistent across the board: pip invocation

To ensure uniform execution across environments, proceed with:

python -m pip install package_name

Python 3.x uses:

python3 -m pip install package_name

Smooth sailing: Verify pip installation

Pause and verify if pip got installed correctly. Feeling lucky? Then observe:

pip --version

or for Python 3:

pip3 --version

Script Salvation: PATH

Ensure /usr/local/bin or the path where pip is installed is included in your PATH:

echo $PATH

If it's missing, add it using the export command demonstrated earlier.

Symlink Savior

If pip is in hiding despite its directory being in PATH, wave your magic wand and create a symlink:

ln -s /path/to/pip /usr/local/bin/pip

Official docs: Your trusty sidekick

Python official documentation is a treasure trove of wisdom for your perusal, especially when it comes to installation and troubleshooting.

Community Power: Python Forums

Despite best efforts, if things go south, perform the sacred rites of invocation for our helpful community members on Python forums.