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What are the best Python package managers?
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Best Python package managers
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conda
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pipenv
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pdm
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Packagr
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conda
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conda
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conda
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Installs huge collection of default unneeded libraries
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Allows for multiple environments
It is great for developers since you can easily switch between complete environments with different versions of packages, for testing and development.
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I use miniconda, and will never use anaconda.
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Too complex for a simple Python project
Because conda is designed for projects with multiple languages and environments for scientific computing, it's overkill for regular Python projects.
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No Python needed beforehand (bootstrapping)
Conda can be installed using a shell script that should work on most systems with minimal initial dependencies.
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Not standard and outdated
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Binary installs
They are fast and reliable as they do not need to compile before installation.
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Doesn't have everything
Conda is relatively new and has a smaller user-base, so the set of packages available is limited.
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Open source
Conda is open source and on Github, so if you see something wrong you can fix it and submit a patch.
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pipenv
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pipenv
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pipenv
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Buggy
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Easy to work with different Python versions in virtual envs
In pipenv, spinning up an virtual environment for Python 2 or 3 is simply just pipenv --two or pipenv --three.
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Doesn't use modern Python package management standards
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Similar to pip
If you already know pip, you know most of pipenv too
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A bit slow due to the dependency checks (lock)
It’s obviously an added feature compared to pip, but it does get significantly slower with a project with lots of packages.
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PyCharm integration
PyCharm directly integrates with pipenv.
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Has a dependency graph
Running pipenv graph gives you a nice overview of what your dependencies are.
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pdm
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pdm
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Uses modern pyproject.toml instead of prehistoric requirements.txt
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Respects all modern Python standards, so very compatible with other modern package managers
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No need for virtual envs, next generation Python env/package manager
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Incredibly fast
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Packagr
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poetry
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Uses modern standard pyproject.toml instead of prehistoric requirements.txt
So for example it keeps track of subdependencies, subdependencies are uninstalled as well when uninstalling a dependency.
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Doesn't exactly follow Python PEP 621 standard for the structure of pyproject.toml
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AdaptableTawhaki's Experience
Manages virtual envs, use modern standard pyproject.toml instead of prehistoric requirements.txt (so for example it keeps track of subdependencies, subdependencies are uninstalled as well when uninstalling a dependency), more performing, clear CLI
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Clear CLI
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Manages virtual envs
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PyPRI
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PyPRI
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Supports creation, storage and distribution of private packages
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Only supports Python packages (not NPM, Rubygems, etc)
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Easy to configure
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Cheap
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