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FIGURE 11-15: A single package can have a huge effect.
As you can see, a single package can support many other packages — some of which you might need. If you really must insist on removing the package, type the same command as before without the --dry-run command line switch.
Never use the --force command-line switch. This command- line switch removes the package without removing the dependent packages, which will end up destroying your Python installation. If you must remove a package, remove all the dependent packages as well to keep your installation in great shape.
Installing packages by using pip
Oddly enough, working with pip is much like working with conda. They both need to perform essentially the same tasks, so if you know how to use one, you know how to use the other. The reference at https://pip.pypa.io/en/stable/reference/ shows that pip does support essentially the same commands (with a few wording