The uv tool is a high-speed package and project manager for Python. It’s written in Rust and designed to streamline your workflow. It offers fast dependency installation and integrates various functionalities into a single tool.
With uv, you can install and manage multiple Python versions, create virtual environments, efficiently handle project dependencies, reproduce working environments, and even build and publish a project. These capabilities make uv an all-in-one tool for Python project management.
By the end of this video course, you’ll understand that:
- uv is a Python package and project manager that integrates multiple functionalities into one tool, offering a comprehensive solution for managing Python projects.
- uv is used for fast dependency installation, virtual environment management, Python version management, and project initialization, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
- uv can build and publish Python packages to package repositories like PyPI, supporting a streamlined process from development to distribution.
- uv automatically handles virtual environments, creating and managing them as needed to ensure clean and isolated project dependencies.