virtualenv-setup.md

Virtual Environment Setup Guide

Setting up a virtual environment ensures that the project dependencies are isolated and do not interfere with other projects. Follow these steps to set up and activate a virtual environment.

Using venv

1. Create a new virtual environment in the project directory:

   python -m venv venv

2. Activate the virtual environment:

   • On Windows:

     .\venv\Scripts\activate

   • On macOS and Linux:

     source venv/bin/activate

Using virtualenv

To ensure that the project dependencies are isolated and do not interfere with other projects, it is recommended to use a virtual environment. Follow these steps to set up and activate a virtual environment:

1. Install the virtualenv package if you haven't already:

   pip install virtualenv

2. Create a new virtual environment in the project directory:

   virtualenv venv

3. Activate the virtual environment:

   • On Windows:

     .\venv\Scripts\activate

   • On macOS and Linux:

     source venv/bin/activate