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+# Installing and managing requirements with venv
+
+1. Create a new virtual environment (.venv) (Only required for the first time)
+   ```
+   $ python3 -m venv .venv
+   ```
+    1.1. Install the required python packages
+    ```
+    pip install -r requirements.txt
+    ```
+
+2. Activate the virtual environment
+    ```
+    $ source .venv/bin/activate
+    ```