Python: Developing in Python: the local approach

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Setting up Python locally means installing the runtime, dependencies, and development tools on your own machine. This gives you full control, but you are responsible for updates, backups, and keeping your environment consistent.

Setting up your local Python environment

For a flexible and consistent setup, you can use asdf, a tool for managing multiple runtime versions. asdf supports Python as well as many other languages like Node.js, Ruby, and PHP. It makes it easy to switch between versions and keep your projects isolated.

Traditional Python workflows rely on virtual environments (such as python venv, virtualenv, or mkvirtualenv) to separate dependencies. With asdf, you can manage both Python versions and project environments more robustly, reducing friction and avoiding common version conflicts.

Installing asdf

You can follow the official asdf installation guide to set up asdf on your system.

After installation, verify that asdf is properly configured by running:

asdf version

The installed version should be displayed, confirming that asdf is ready to use.

Installing Python using asdf

To add Python support and install the latest version, run:

asdf plugin add python https://github.com/danhper/asdf-python.git
asdf install python latest
asdf global python latest

Once finished, check your Python version:

python --version

This output confirms your Python installation is ready for development.