Customising Install location for Django or any Python module
Title: Customizing Install Location for Django (or any Python Module)
Introduction:
When working with Python modules like Django or other packages, you might want to customize the installation location. The default installation location might not always be suitable for your project. In this tutorial, we will explore how to customize the installation location for Python modules using virtual environments.
Prerequisites:
Note: It's recommended to use virtual environments to manage your project dependencies. If you haven't set up a virtual environment, you can do so using virtualenv or venv.
Step 1: Create a Virtual Environment
Before you customize the installation location, it's essential to create a virtual environment. Here's how to do it using the built-in venv module in Python:
This command will create a virtual environment named myenv. Activate the environment:
On macOS and Linux:
On Windows:
Step 2: Install Django or Any Python Module
Now, with your virtual environment activated, you can install Django or any other Python module using pip. It will be installed within your virtual environment by default.
Step 3: Customize the Installation Location
To customize the installation location, you can use the --target option with pip. This option allows you to specify the directory where the module should be installed.
For example, if you want to install Django in a custom directory called `custom
