## Environment & Dependency Management Environment and Dependency Management involves maintaining consistent development, testing, and production environments, and managing the software libraries your project depends on, ensuring code runs reliably in any setup. Compared to manual management, tools like [[Pipenv]] for Python/Django and npm for React.js automate this process, isolating environments and handling package versions to avoid conflicts. In the broader context of web development, efficient environment and dependency management is crucial for scalable, maintainable projects, enabling teams to work in sync, reduce bugs, and streamline deployment processes. [[Python Packing]]