What are the differences between pip-tools and requirements.txt?

What are the differences between pip-tools and requirements.txt?

Pip-tools is a set of command-line tools to help you keep your requirements.txt files up to date, while requirements.txt is a simple text file listing your project's dependencies.

How does pip-tools help manage dependencies?

Pip-tools allows you to specify your top-level dependencies in a requirements.in file, and it generates a requirements.txt file with all the resolved dependencies, including sub-dependencies.

Can I use pip-tools with existing requirements.txt files?

Yes, you can convert your existing requirements.txt into a requirements.in file and then use pip-tools to manage and update your dependencies.

Are there any advantages to using pip-tools over just requirements.txt?

Yes, pip-tools provides better dependency resolution, allows for easier updates, and helps avoid version conflicts, making dependency management more efficient.