How can I use pip-tools for managing my Python dependencies?

How can I use pip-tools for managing my Python dependencies?

Pip-tools is a set of command-line tools to help you keep your pinned dependencies fresh. You can use it to compile your requirements from a requirements.in file.

What are the main commands I should know?

The main commands are pip-compile to generate a requirements.txt file and pip-sync to install the exact versions listed.

Can I use it with virtual environments?

Yes, it's highly recommended to use pip-tools within a virtual environment to isolate your project dependencies.

How do I update my dependencies with pip-tools?

You can update your dependencies by modifying the requirements.in file and then running pip-compile again to regenerate the requirements.txt.