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Option 1: Use pip to install Python packages from the Python Package Index (PyPI)
This may be suitable for users who are starting to use Python and/or planning to use Python very little.
For details, please see the below sections in this article.
Option 2: Use pip and venv to create a virtual environment and install packages in that virtual environment (recommended)
This is a recommended option for users who plan to use Python extensively or have multiple projects using Python.
For details on how to use venv in IDAS, please see Python Virtual Environments.
Option 3: Use conda to create a conda virtual environment and install packages in that conda virtual environment (recommended)
This is a recommended option for users who plan to use Python extensively or have multiple projects using Python.
For details on how to use conda in IDAS, please see Conda.
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