Operating System Python
- Do not use the Python included with your operation system. Using the system Python can break system tools, cause permission errors, introduce version conflicts, limit reproducibility and flexibility with code development.
- Use a tool like uv to install and manage Python instead of using the system Python. This will avoid all the issues associated with using the operating system Python.
Running Python Scripts
- A Python script is just a single Python file.
- Dependencies can be added to a script to make it self contained.
- Scripts can easily be run with uv which handles Python and installation and dependency management.
Working with Python Projects
- A Python project is just a directory of Python files with a
pyproject.tomlfile for configuration. - Use uv to easily add dependencies to a Python project and collaborate with other developers.
Using Python Tools
- A Python package with a command-line interface is a Python tool.
- A Python tool can be installed, run, and managed with the
uv toolsubcommand.