Remember this XKCD graphic?

If you install your Python packages with pip you've surely run into global environment corruption - let's see if this can help.

View in browser Even after decades of proposed solutions, it's still all too easy to corrupt a Python environment. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. (credit: xkcd) While virtual environments solve many of the issues plaguing global installs of Python by isolating each of your project(s) from one another, they can introduce a number of new problems. Is there a solution that allows you to have your cake and eat it too? Read: How To Manage Python Environments: Global vs Virtual You are receiving this email because you signed up for the latest insights from ActiveState. Code for Thought by ActiveState is a monthly email that shares a topic handpicked for you by our Dev Content team. Received this email from a friend? Sign up here. ActiveState Software, 1000 - 1177 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3 Unsubscribe Manage preferences