Add explanation on Python package installation process #75
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💡 Summary
We should add to the development guide an explanation for why for Python package installation steps we typically lead with
python -m pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel
before installing other packages.
Motivation and context
We perform this step in most of our processes because of the need to upgrade pip and have wheel available. However, there is no explanation anywhere for why this is the case. We should document this here so that we have the rationale for this "on the record".
Implementation notes
Suitably explain why we upgrade pip and why we ensure setuptools and wheel are installed before proceeding with installing the Python packages actually required.
Acceptance criteria
Original conversation
Is there a reason we can't/shouldn't consolidate this into a single line?
Originally posted by @dav3r in cisagov/skeleton-python-library#95 (comment)
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