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Installation
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The library is available on the Python Package Index (PyPI) and can be installed 
easily with ``pip``.

Basic Installation
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Run the following command in your terminal:

.. code-block:: shell

    pip install erbsland-conf

Python Version Support
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``erbsland-conf`` supports Python 3.12 and newer.
Make sure you have a compatible version of Python installed before proceeding.

Using a Virtual Environment
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It is recommended to install the package inside a virtual environment to avoid 
conflicts with other Python projects on your system:

.. code-block:: shell

    python -m venv .venv
    source .venv/bin/activate   # On Windows use: .venv\Scripts\activate
    pip install erbsland-conf

Upgrading to the Latest Version
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If you already have the library installed and want to upgrade to the latest 
version, run:

.. code-block:: shell

    pip install --upgrade erbsland-conf