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Python Can’t Get Package Management Right

Python cannot handle two different versions of the same package which leads to “dependency hell”, causing entire installations to fail.
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The struggle is real. When a developer uses multiple package managers, there’s a risk of modules being overwritten or conflicting. Nearly 4.71% of packages on PyPI have module conflicts in their dependency graphs, leading to broken environments or even security risks. Often, different package managers use different lock file formats, which can cause issues when switching between tools or collaborating with others using different package managers. In Python, things can get much worse when you consider dependency management.   In the Python world there are multiple package managers including pip, Conda, Poetry, pipenv, pyenv which seem to have their own flaws.  Why it matters? This makes it confusing for both new as well experienced developers, and eventually things
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Sagar Sharma
A software engineer who loves to experiment with new-gen AI. He also happens to love testing hardware and sometimes they crash. While reviving his crashed system, you can find him reading literature, manga, or watering plants.
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