windows-workflow

To activate a Python virtual environment in PowerShell, run `. .\.venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1`. This ensures the correct Python environment is active and loads all dependencies before you execute any development commands.

The standard development workflow for running pytest on Windows requires activating your virtual environment first. This ensures consistent execution environments, preventing common errors related to missing dependencies during testing.

Yes, this Windows workflow supports linting and type checking with ruff and mypy. It standardizes command execution by providing a clear sequence for these tasks after enforcing virtual environment activation.

Yes, you can build Python executables with PyInstaller using this standardized workflow. It enforces virtual environment activation beforehand, ensuring all required dependencies are loaded correctly during the build process.

Your Windows development workflow fails with missing dependencies because the virtual environment is not activated. Standardizing the workflow by activating the environment first ensures consistent execution and prevents these common errors.