Ask HN: Let's compare Python dependency managers

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  • pyflow

    An installation and dependency system for Python (by David-OConnor)

    • I use my own: Pyflow (https://github.com/David-OConnor/pyflow)

    I use it because I'm not happy with the install-on-the-fly dependency resolution used by the others. This uses package-specified deps when avail (most wheels), and a custom database otherwise.

    Also manages Python version / installations, and is a simpler process.

  • Poetry

    Python packaging and dependency management made easy

    • Been using Poetry for the last 2 years IIRC.

    It works quite well for the use case covered by the alternatives.

    I have great hopes for the upcoming versions, specially the "poetry bundle" command: https://github.com/python-poetry/poetry/issues/1992

    See full roadmap here: https://github.com/python-poetry/poetry/issues/1856

    Kudos to @sdispater (Sébastien Eustace) and the contributors !

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