PostgreSQL Installation Basics
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.. index:: pip, virtualenv, PostgreSQL

The steps below will get you up and running with PostgreSQL. This assumes you have pip and virtualenv_ installed. 

.. _virtualenv: http://docs.python-guide.org/en/latest/dev/virtualenvs/

On Mac

Install PostgreSQLapp_ from the browser and move PostGresSQL into your applications folder. Then install PostgreSQL from HomeBrew_.

	$ brew install postgres

.. _PostgreSQLapp: http://postgresapp.com/
.. _HomeBrew: http://brew.sh/