What is the difference between pip-compile and requirements.txt?

What is the difference between pip-compile and requirements.txt?

Pip-compile is a tool that generates a requirements.txt file from a requirements.in file, resolving dependencies.

Why should I use pip-compile instead of just editing requirements.txt directly?

Using pip-compile helps manage dependencies more effectively, ensuring you have the correct versions and avoiding conflicts.

Can you give me an example of how to use pip-compile?

Sure! First, create a requirements.in file with your top-level dependencies, then run pip-compile to generate requirements.txt.

What happens if I update my requirements.in file?

You should run pip-compile again to update your requirements.txt file with the new dependencies and their resolved versions.