Pip env for controlling python virtual environments

You'll want to be able to control python environments using virtual environments. pipenv is a nice utility that manages the spec of a python virtual environment from simple files, Pipfile and Pipfile.lock

Install

brew install pipenv

Boot strap Virtual env from Pipfile

Install packages and dependencies from a directory with a Pipfile at the top level.

pipenv install

activate virtual environment with pipenv

You can activate a python virtual environment from a directory with a Pipfile at the top level .

pipenv shell
which python
python --version

Note that your prompt should change to reflect the use of a python virtual environment.

de-activate virtual environment with pipenv

You can activate a python virtual environment from a directory with a Pipfile at the top level .

deactivate