Installing Packages from Wheels
· 4 min read
You type pip install flash-attn. You hit Enter. You wait. And wait. Your fan spins up like a jet engine. 10 minutes later: compilation error. Congratulations, you've experienced one of the most classic rites of passage in the ML world.
This guide explains what's going on, why some packages are a nightmare to install, and how to sidestep the pain with prebuilt wheels.