18 February 2025

 

Vitrual environments are essential for managing deprendencies in Python projects, ensuring that 
ensuring that each project operates independently with its own set of packages.

1. Creating a Virtual Environment 
To create a virtual environment, use the following command:
python -m venv environment_name

2. Activating the Virtual Environment

- Windows:
environment_name\Scripts\activate

- macOS/Linux:
source environment_name/bin/activate

3. Installing Packages in a Virtual Environment
Once activated, install required packages using:
pip install package_name

4. Deactivating the Virtual Environment
To exit the virtual environment, use:
deactivate

5. Removing a Virtual Environment 
To delete an existing virtual environment, simply remove its directory:
rm -rf environment_name  # macOS/Linux
rmdir /s environment_name  # Windows (PowerShell)

Using virtual environmentensure project isolation, prevents dependency conflicts, and enhances project portability.