How do I recreate a Python virtual environment?

How do I recreate a Python virtual environment?

To recreate a Python virtual environment, you can follow these steps: 1. Navigate to your project directory. 2. Delete the existing virtual environment folder (e.g., venv). 3. Create a new virtual environment using the command python -m venv venv. 4. Activate the new environment with source venv/bin/activate (Linux/Mac) or venv\Scripts\activate (Windows).

What if I have a requirements.txt file?

If you have a requirements.txt file, after activating the new virtual environment, you can install the dependencies by running pip install -r requirements.txt.

Can I recreate the environment without deleting the old one?

Yes, you can create a new virtual environment with a different name without deleting the old one. Just specify a new folder name when creating it.

How do I know which packages are installed in my virtual environment?

You can list the installed packages in your virtual environment by running pip list after activating it.