What are the differences between venv and conda?

What are the main differences between venv and conda?

The main differences are that venv is a lightweight tool for creating isolated Python environments, while conda is a package manager that can manage environments for multiple languages, not just Python.

Can you explain how to create a virtual environment using both tools?

Sure! For venv, you can create a virtual environment by running python -m venv myenv. For conda, you would use conda create --name myenv.

Which one is better for data science projects?

Conda is often preferred for data science because it handles package dependencies more effectively and supports a wider range of libraries.

Are there any compatibility issues I should be aware of?

Yes, sometimes packages installed via conda may not be compatible with those installed via pip in a venv, so it's best to stick to one environment type.