Virtual Environment (venv)

PowerShell & Bash

This command creates a new folder called viron (you can name it anything) containing a clean Python environment.
POWERSHELL

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```
python -m venv viron
```
BASH

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```
python3 -m venv viron
```
Activate the virtual environment. This changes the shell prompt to show (viron) indicating the venv is active.
POWERSHELL

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```
.\viron\Scripts\Activate
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BASH

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```
source viron/bin/activate
```
Deactivate the virtual environment. Returns you to your normal system environment.
POWERSHELL

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```
deactivate
```
BASH

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```
deactivate
```

You can also enable automatic environment activation in VS Code when opening a new terminal.

press Ctrl + P or Cmd + P to open the command palette.
Enter settings.json and open it. This will create a new settings.json file in your projects folder.
Add the follow code and save Ctrl + S or Cmd + S.
JSON

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```
"python.terminal.activateEnvironment": true
```

Note: Sometimes you may still need to manually reset the terminal, and the (viron) label might not appear in the prompt even though the environment is activated.

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