aws / aws/aws-elastic-beanstalk-cli-setup

Recommend pipx for a simple install process

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Description

**1. Please specify the following:**
- OS: OS X, linux, windows
- Shell: Most any

- [x ] **I have reviewed the troubleshooting tips described [here]() and they do not solve my problem**

**2. Description**
Add **pipx** as an install method in the README.

**Install instructions:**
1. Install [pipx](https://pypa.github.io/pipx/)
2. `pipx install awsebcli`

Using pipx is much simpler than manually managing python vitualenvs. Pipx is an established, stable, tool that drastically improves the installation process of many, python-based, cli apps.
Pipx all but eliminates the concerns mentioned here: [whats-the-advantage-of-this-mode-of-installation-instead-of-regular-pip-inside-a-virtualenv](https://github.com/aws/aws-elastic-beanstalk-cli-setup#51-for-the-experienced-python-developer-whats-the-advantage-of-this-mode-of-installation-instead-of-regular-pip-inside-a-virtualenv)

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Research direction

Update the README with pipx as an installation method, using the issue's pipx installation link and `pipx install awsebcli` command. Read the existing installation section first and confirm the completed documentation clearly explains how to install the EB CLI with pipx.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
1/5
Estimated time
Under an hour
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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