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Python for Beginners - Part 5 - Function, Module and Virtual Environment

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Fifth part of articles about the Microsoft's Python for Beginners series.
All the examples from the playlist are available in this GitHub repository: Python Examples.

Objective

You will learn how to create functions, importing modules and creating virtual environments.
A Python file was created to demonstrate each example.

Topics

function.py

Creating functions.

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Executing the command below:

python .\examples\function.py

The result is:

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module.py

Importing the "math_module.py".

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Using its functions.

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Executing the command below:

python .\examples\module.py

The result is:

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venv.py

Create a virtual environment, install a package and use it in a module.

Execute the command below to create a folder called 'venv':

python -m venv venv

Press the 'Yes' button inside the popup that shows up inside the VSCode.

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The virtual environment will be available in the project root folder.

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Run the command below to use it:

.\venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1

The word '(venv)' will be visible in the left side of the current path.

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And at the bottom of the VSCode, as well.

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Create a file named 'requirements.txt' at the project root folder and type colorama inside of it.

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Install the colorama package inside the venv with the following command:

pip install -r requirements.txt

The result will be:

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Import colorama inside the math_module.py to write colored messages.

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Finally, run the command below:

python .\examples\module.py

The result will be:

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Next

You will learn how to make connect with web APIs, manipulate dictionaries, read environment variables and use decorators.

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