What are the basic commands for pyenv and virtualenv?

What are the basic commands for pyenv and virtualenv?

Pyenv allows you to manage multiple Python versions, while virtualenv helps create isolated Python environments. Here are some basic commands:

For pyenv:

1. pyenv install <version> - Install a specific Python version.
2. pyenv global <version> - Set the global Python version.
3. pyenv local <version> - Set the local Python version for a directory.

For virtualenv:

1. virtualenv <env_name> - Create a new virtual environment.
2. source <env_name>/bin/activate - Activate the virtual environment.
3. deactivate - Deactivate the current virtual environment.

How do I activate a virtual environment?

To activate a virtual environment, navigate to your project directory in the terminal and run source <env_name>/bin/activate. Replace <env_name> with the name of your virtual environment.

Can I use pyenv with virtualenv?

Yes, you can use pyenv with virtualenv. In fact, it's common to use them together. You can create a virtual environment with a specific Python version managed by pyenv.

What if I want to delete a virtual environment?

To delete a virtual environment, simply remove the directory of the environment using rm -rf <env_name>. Make sure to deactivate it first if it's currently active.