Why Python virtual environment is different from other languages

Noam Fishman

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May 31, 2021, 5:01:08 AM5/31/21

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Hi all!

I have 2 questions about virtual environment in Python.

1) What are the technical differences between Python's virtual environment and NODE JS package.json

2) Why Python developers have a high awareness of virtual environment and in other languages less

Thanks!

Noam

Avraham Serour

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May 31, 2021, 5:15:13 AM5/31/21

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Tell me how nodejs environment works then I can tell the difference

2) we are better programmers

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Meir Kriheli

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May 31, 2021, 8:30:32 AM5/31/21

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Hi,

Actually not better programmers - with crappier tools.

To simplify:

Python's venv are path based. Has no package.json/lock facilities (One needs 3rd party tools).

Node's npm looks under node_modules for local packages (and with npx for executables),

Since Python has no such facility, to have different packages and versions for different projects one must use a venv.

Cheers

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