For a programming language that is prized for being convenient and easy, Python has some surprising barbs and sharp edges. Find out how a new pip flag can make it easier to work with project dependencies apart from the project itself. Get the skinny on why standalone Python programs are hard to assemble, and what you can do about it. See how Python’s new Installation Manager for Microsoft Windows lets multiple versions coexist on the same system. And find out what will be shipped when Python 3.15 debuts later this year.
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New pip flag fixes longstanding Python frustrationA longstanding gripe with Python’s pip package manager has a happy ending. The next version of pip will let you install a package’s requirements without installing the package itself.
Why it’s so hard to create stand-alone Python appsPython’s best features, its dynamism and flexibility, have a downside: They make it tough to package Python apps as standalone programs. Not impossible, though; just … complicated.
The best new features in Python 3.15If you haven’t grabbed the beta release of Python 3.15 yet, it’s ready when you are. Here’s a rundown of all the best bits you can start using right away.
