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Python

Posted by juanathancruz
juanathancruz
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echo layout python3 > .envrc VS python -m venv <virtualenv name>

I'm fairly new to python, but have built a few small projects. I have been taught, and have always used, the following commands to start a virtual environment: echo layout python3 > .envrc and then direnv allow.

What are the differences or advantages to using python -m venv <virtualenv name> versus echo layout?