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Installation
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	You will find both in your TRACE32 installation at :code:`<T32SYS>/demo/api/python/rcl/dist`.

:py:mod:`lauterbach.trace32.pystart` is provided as source and wheel.

.. seealso:: General information on installing Python packages:

	`<https://packaging.python.org/tutorials/installing-packages/>`_

We recommend to install :py:mod:`lauterbach.trace32.pystart` using PIP.


Minimum Requirements
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:py:mod:`lauterbach.trace32.pystart` is compatible with Python 3.7+.


Versioning
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:py:mod:`lauterbach.trace32.pystart` versioning follows `PEP 440 <https://www.python.org/dev/peps/pep-0440>`_. This means:

* :py:mod:`lauterbach.trace32.pystart` versions take the form "X.Y.Z". X is the major version, Y is the minor version and Z is the patch version. Pre-releases are denoted with an additional aN (alpha), bN (beta) or rcN (release candidate), with N > 0.
* Major versions introduce backwards incompatible changes to the API. A TRACE32 update will be required and existing scripts might need to get adjusted.
* Minor versions introduce backwards compatible features to the API. A TRACE32 update is recommended.
* Patch versions introduce backwards compatible bug fixes.