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uv vs pyenv
Feature Pyenv 🐍 UV πŸš€
Python version management βœ… Core feature βœ… Supported (with `uv venv`)
Virtual environment management 🚫 Needs `pyenv-virtualenv` βœ… Built-in support
Installation speed 🐒 Slow (compilation needed) ⚑ Instant (prebuilt binaries)
Integration with `pip` ⚠️ Requires manual setup βœ… Built-in `uv pip` (faster than `pip`)
Integration with `venv` πŸ› οΈ Needs `pyenv-virtualenv` βœ… Built-in `uv venv`
Integration with `pipx` 🚫 Needs manual installation βœ… `uv pipx` built-in support
Execution speed 🐒 Slow (`shims` overhead) πŸš€ Fast (Rust-based, no delay)
Cross-platform support πŸ› οΈ Linux/macOS, Windows via WSL βœ… Native Linux/macOS/Windows
Portability ❌ Needs manual setup βœ… Works out-of-the-box
Rust-based ❌ No βœ… Yes, optimized performance
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