python virtual environments

requirements

• python

method

1. install python and add it to your PATH
2. create a virtual environment

python -m venv venv

3. activate the virtual environment

linux / osx

source venv/bin/activate

windows

venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1

4. in the activated state, you can install modules

pip install <module>

and run scripts

python script.py

5. once finished, deactivate the virtual environment

deactivate