Pipenvmanaged

Pipenvmanaged is a conceptual term that refers to the practice of managing Python project dependencies and environments using Pipenv. Pipenv is a tool that aims to bring package management and virtual environment management into a single application. It automates the creation and management of virtual environments for projects and handles the installation and tracking of project dependencies. When a project is "Pipenvmanaged," it means that a Pipfile and a Pipfile.lock exist for that project, defining its requirements and ensuring reproducible builds.

The core idea behind Pipenvmanaged projects is to simplify the workflow for Python developers. Instead of manually creating and activating virtual environments and then using pip to install packages, Pipenv handles these tasks. The Pipfile specifies the direct dependencies of the project, while the Pipfile.lock records the exact versions of all installed packages, including transitive dependencies, to ensure that the environment can be recreated consistently across different machines or at different times. This promotes better collaboration and reduces the likelihood of "it works on my machine" issues. By adopting Pipenvmanagement, developers aim to streamline dependency management and improve the overall reliability of their Python projects.