How do I manage different environments using a requirements file?

How do I manage different environments using a requirements file?

You can create separate requirements files for each environment, like requirements_dev.txt and requirements_prod.txt. This way, you can specify different dependencies for development and production.

Can I use a single requirements file for multiple environments?

Yes, you can use a single requirements file and include environment markers to specify which packages to install for each environment.

What are environment markers?

Environment markers are conditions that allow you to specify dependencies based on the environment, like ; sys_platform == 'win32'.

How do I install packages from a requirements file?

You can install packages using pip with the command pip install -r requirements.txt, replacing requirements.txt with your specific file.