A virtual environment is a self-contained directory that contains a specific version of Python and libraries. It allows you to create isolated environments for different projects, which helps avoid version conflicts between dependencies. You can create a virtual environment with:

Python is a high-level, interpreted, and general-purpose programming language known for its readability, simplicity, and versatility. Created by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991, Python supports multiple programming paradigms, including procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming.

You can download and install Python from the official website at python.org. Most Linux and macOS systems come with Python pre-installed. For package management and virtual environments, you can also install pip and virtualenv.