AI engineering glossary · Python advanced
What is uv?
uv: A fast Python package and project manager written in Rust that can install packages, create virtual environments and manage lock files, offering a quicker replacement for common pip and venv workflows.
uv: an example
uv pip install requests installs the package much like pip but with a different, faster implementation.
Related terms
- pip
- Virtual environment
- Lock file
- Poetry
More Python advanced terms
Where you learn it
uv is part of the AI Engineering Program, which teaches it with notes, a hands-on lab and an exam. The first lesson is free.