What are the differences between virtual environments in Python?

What are the differences between virtual environments in Python?

In Python, virtual environments are isolated spaces that allow you to manage dependencies for different projects separately. The main types are venv, virtualenv, and conda. Venv is included with Python 3.3+, while virtualenv is a third-party tool that works with both Python 2 and 3. Conda is part of the Anaconda distribution and manages packages and environments.

Can you explain how to create a virtual environment using venv?

Sure! To create a virtual environment using venv, first navigate to your project directory in the terminal. Then, run the command python -m venv myenv, replacing 'myenv' with your desired environment name. This will create a new directory with the virtual environment.

How do I activate the virtual environment?

To activate the virtual environment, use the command source myenv/bin/activate on macOS/Linux or myenv\\Scripts\activate on Windows. Once activated, your terminal prompt will change to indicate that you're now working within the virtual environment.

What should I do if I want to deactivate it?

To deactivate the virtual environment, simply run the command deactivate. This will return you to your system's default Python environment.