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Python Setting Up a Local Python Environment Installing Python and Python Libraries Locally Using virtualenv

Santiago Srz
Santiago Srz
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Posted by Santiago Srz
Santiago Srz
6,631 Points

Can someone please explain how to find the path for the virtual env on a MAC?

I don't know how to find the path for the virtual env. Kenneth only explains how to find his. How do I find mine!? Thank You Guys!

1 Answer

Chris Freeman
MOD
Chris Freeman
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Chris Freeman
Chris Freeman
Treehouse Moderator 68,457 Points

HI! When you create an environment with virtualenv <dir>, the environment is created in the current working directory. For example:

$ virtualenv Env
New python executable in Env/bin/python
Installing setuptools, pip...done.

$ ls
Env

# activate Env 
$ . Env/bin/activate

# prompt will not be preceded with "(Env)" to remind you the environment is active
(Env) $ 

# to leave the environment use "deactivate"
(Env) $ deactivate
$

Some people manually manage their "Env" directories by placing them all in a directory under their home directory. When you're ready, checkout the tool virtualenvwrapper and its command mkvirtualenv. It manages all of your Envs for you and gives you name-completion on the commandline, if needed.