Python and HelloDrinkBot

Python and HelloDrinkBot

The HelloDrinkBot disk image comes with Python 2.7 and Python 3 installed. Check your version by entering python --version and python3 --version

Running a Python virtual environment

If you begin writing your own applications on the DrinkBot Pi, it's a good idea to run a virtual environment to prevent hiccups. Virtual Environments keep each project in its own area so they don't have to share dependencies with each other. Here is an excellent tutorial on VE's Python Virtual Environments: A Primer You can install the Python Virtual Environment package by entering sudo apt-get install python3-venv into the terminal.