Have you ever wished you could edit Python packages installed locally without reinstalling them? Editable installs are the way.

Python modules are typically installed using a package manager called 'pip', which launches a 'setup.py' file that is made available by the developer of the package for installation purposes.

But it has some other superpowers, too: it lets you run Python packages and programs without having to formally install them, all by way of one simple command.

Microsoft releases open-source Windows Package Manager in preview, but Microsoft Store isn't going anywhere.