Bootstrapping Your Local Python Environment

Discover essential practices for professional Python development in this 30-minute PyCon US talk. Learn how to properly install Python, manage versions with pyenv, and leverage add-ons like virtualenv, pipx, piptools, and Docker for creating repeatable and simple environments. Explore the Zen of Python, crucial installation rules, and best practices for setting up your local Python environment. Gain insights into various Python distributions and tools, including Anaconda, ActiveState, and poetry, to enhance your development workflow and productivity.

Syllabus

Intro
LET'S SET OUR INTENTION
PYTHON LIVES IN MANY PLACES
STAY ZEN
DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM PYTHON
PYENV Change the global Python version on a per user basis Per project Python versions Override the Python version with an environment variable Search commands from multiple versions of Python at a time
VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS ARE INCLUDED IF YOU HAVE SIMPLE NEEDS, THIS IS FOR YOU!
WHAT ABOUT THE "USER SCHEME"?
BUT WHAT ABOUT... Anaconda Python and Conda ActiveState Python
BUT I WANT REPEATABILITY AND SIMPLICITY... Simple is better the complex