What is the best way to manage Python so you don't break your system?

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  • pyenv

    Simple Python version management

    • I would recommend pyenv. It installs any version of Python you want into your home directory (or somewhere else, if you want to configure it that way), and that way you can install, uninstall, enable, and disable Python installations for your own personal use without touching the system Python.

  • pipx

    Install and Run Python Applications in Isolated Environments

    • pipx if I want to install and use a Python application (i.e. a command that I can run)

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