python-venv

CRITICAL RULE

ALWAYS use .venv/bin/python and .venv/bin/pip - NEVER bare python or pip

This ensures you're using the project's virtual environment, not the system Python.

Environment Setup

Create New Environment

# Create venv
python3 -m venv .venv

# Activate (for interactive use)
source .venv/bin/activate

# Or use directly without activating
.venv/bin/python --version