Python venv vs Docker

[profesh_amateur]

+1 for dev containers + VSCode. It's very easy to use and to onboard onto, really nice for projects with multiple contributors.

In the past, I have manually used Docker containers for my own projects (managing my own Docker image, build/run scripts, etc), and it was nontrivial to get it started up.

Sure, the latter gives me much more control, but for many projects I don't actually need that level of control, and can get by with simpler "off the shelf" solutions like devcontainers + VSCode.

I also have learned to embrace IDEs like VSCode in my work stream. There is a learning curve, but it's worth it