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“Big things have small beginnings.” ~ Promethus
Hey there, Python learner..
Setting up a virtual environment (or venv) is an essential part of any Python project.
It helps keep dependencies organized and avoids conflicts with other projects.
Here’s a quick and friendly guide on:
- how to create a virtual environment.
- verify it
- even check where your packages are being installed._
Step 1: Create the Virtual Environment
To kick things off, open your terminal or command prompt and run this command:
python -m venv venv
You should see a folder named venv—that’s your virtual environment! 🎉
ls
Step 2: Activate the Virtual Environment⚡
source venv/Scripts/activate
After running this command, your prompt will change to something like below image:👇
Step 3: Verify the Active Environment🔍
which python
Step 4: Install a Package and Verify Installation📦
Try installing any package, here i am installing boto3 which is an official AWS SDK for python.
pip install boto3
This will show all the packages installed in your virtual environment, including boto3
pip list
Step 5: Deactivate the Virtual Environment🔒
Once deactivated, run pip list again, it will show the packages installed globally, rather than the ones in your virtual environment.
deactivate venv
pip list
And that’s it!🎊
You’re set to use virtual environments in Python.
So go ahead—give it a try!
Always remember: Experiment, break things, fix them, and watch your projects run smoothly.🚀
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Vidya🌞
Vidya🌞 | Sciencx (2024-10-26T12:32:14+00:00) Isolation Made Easy : venv📁in Python. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2024/10/26/isolation-made-easy-venv%f0%9f%93%81in-python/
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