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Virtual Environments
Updated May 4, 2026
Short answer
Isolated environments for dependencies.
Deep explanation
Allows developers to install specific versions of libraries for different projects on the same machine without conflict.
Real-world example
Using Django 3.2 for one project and Django 4.0 for another on the same PC.
Common mistakes
- Installing packages globally, which leads to version conflicts.
Follow-up questions
- How to create a requirements file?