What are virtual environments and how do they work?

What are virtual environments and how do they work?

Virtual environments are isolated spaces that allow you to run applications with their own dependencies, separate from the system's global environment.

Why would I want to use a virtual environment?

Using a virtual environment helps avoid conflicts between package versions and keeps your projects organized.

How do I create a virtual environment in Python?

You can create a virtual environment in Python using the command python -m venv myenv, where 'myenv' is the name of your environment.

Can I use virtual environments for other programming languages?

Yes, many programming languages have their own tools for creating virtual environments, like Node.js with npm or Ruby with RVM.