Install

Using PyEnv

Install pyenv using Homebrew:
```
     brew install pyenv
```

Add pyenv to your shell configuration. For zsh (default in newer macOS), add these lines to your ~/.zshrc file:

     echo 'export PYENV_ROOT="$HOME/.pyenv"' >> ~/.zshrc
     echo 'export PATH="$PYENV_ROOT/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.zshrc
     echo 'eval "$(pyenv init --path)"' >> ~/.zshrc

Install the Python version you need:
```
     pyenv install 3.10.x
```
Set it as your global Python:
```
     pyenv global 3.10.x
```

Working with Virtual Environments

Virtual environments are an essential tool for modern Python development. They create isolated spaces where you can install packages without affecting your
system-wide Python installation. This prevents dependency conflicts between different projects.

Here's how to create and use a virtual environment:
1. Create a new virtual environment :
```
python3 -m venv my_project_env
```
2. Activate the virtual environment:
```
 source my_project_env/bin/activate
```
3. Your terminal prompt will change to show the active environment. Now you can install packages that will only affect this environment:
```
 pip install package_name
```
4. When you’re done, deactivate the environment:
```
 deactivate
```