Setting up Python with UV

Setting up Python with UV#

We recommend using uv for managing Python versions and dependencies in this course. It is extremely fast and simplifies the workflow.

Installation#

Windows (PowerShell)#

powershell -c "irm https://astral.sh/uv/install.ps1 | iex"

macOS / Linux#

curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

After installing, restart your terminal to ensure uv is in your PATH.

Setting up the Environment#

  1. Clone the Repository and navigate to the project folder.

  2. Create a Virtual Environment:

    uv venv

    This creates a .venv folder with a fresh Python installation.

  3. Activate the Environment (Optional but recommended):

    • Windows: .venv\Scripts\activate

    • macOS/Linux: source .venv/bin/activate

  4. Install Dependencies:

    uv pip install -r requirements.txt

Common Commands#

  • Run a script: uv run script.py

  • Add a package: uv pip install pandas

  • Check installed packages: uv pip freeze

  • Update dependencies: uv pip compile requirements.in -o requirements.txt (if using requirements.in)

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