pipenv sync # Install production packages pipenv sync --dev # Install both production and development packages
This aborts installation if the lock file is out of date, preventing subtle inconsistencies between tested and deployed environments. Pipfile
takes a more comprehensive approach, treating a Python project as a package from the start. It requires metadata like name , version , and description in pyproject.toml and tightly integrates dependency management, building, and publishing. Poetry also verifies package hashes during installation for enhanced security. Choose Poetry if you need full project packaging and distribution capabilities alongside dependency management. pipenv sync # Install production packages pipenv sync
Avoid using * (any version) in production code, as it can lead to unpredictable behavior. Poetry also verifies package hashes during installation for
: Lists the core libraries your application needs to run in production.
[requires] python_version = "3.12"
Keep development dependencies cleanly separated: