virtualenv / venv

Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language that has become the dominant language for data engineering. Known for its clear syntax, extensive standard library, and rich ecosystem of data-focused packages. Essential foundation for all Python data engineering work.

Powerful, free code editor with excellent Python support through extensions. Features IntelliSense, debugging, Git integration, and a vast marketplace of extensions. The most popular IDE for Python data engineering with powerful features for managing virtual environments and running code.

The standard package installer for Python. Used to install and manage Python packages from the Python Package Index (PyPI) and other repositories. Essential tool for managing dependencies in any Python project, comes bundled with Python installations.