Python Updating the NiLearn Version

To update the nilearn package in Python, you can use pip, Python’s package manager. Here’s how you can update nilearn to the latest version:

Step 1: Check the Current Version

Before updating, you might want to check the current version of nilearn you have installed.

import nilearn
print(nilearn.__version__)

Step 2: Update nilearn Using pip

You can update nilearn to the latest version using the following command:

pip install --upgrade nilearn

This command will:

• Download: Fetch the latest version of nilearn from the Python Package Index (PyPI).
• Install: Replace your existing version with the new one.

Step 3: Verify the Update

After updating, verify that the update was successful by checking the version again:

import nilearn
print(nilearn.__version__)

This should print the latest version of nilearn.

Additional Considerations

• Virtual Environments: If you are using a virtual environment, make sure it is activated before running the update command.
• Specific Version: If you want to update to a specific version of nilearn, you can specify the version number:

pip install nilearn==0.9.0
Replace 0.9.0 with the desired version.

Summary

• Check the current version: Use print(nilearn.__version__).
• Update nilearn: Run pip install –upgrade nilearn.
• Verify the update: Check the version again to ensure the update was successful.

This will keep your nilearn package up-to-date with the latest features and bug fixes.