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How to Install and Use Virtualenv on Linux

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Why Use Virtualenv?

When you're juggling multiple Python projects, you might need different versions of libraries for each. Installing everything globally can quickly become a mess. Virtual environments isolate your project’s dependencies, making development more manageable and cleaner.

Step 1: Install Virtualenv 

sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3-virtualenv
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OR

pip3 install virtualenv
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Step 2: Create a Virtual Environment 

virtualenv venv
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Step 3: Activate the Environment 

source venv/bin/activate
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