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docs: Recommend specific python version for virtualenv#2916

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  • Add a note to the user guide recommending the use of a specific Python version when creating virtual environments.
  • Explain the potential issues with using a generic python3 command and how it can lead to unexpected behavior with system Python updates.
  • Highlight the benefits of using specific versions for stability and predictability.

Fixes #2808

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esafak and others added 2 commits July 31, 2025 13:51
* Add a note to the user guide recommending the use of a specific Python version when creating virtual environments.
* Explain the potential issues with using a generic `python3` command and how it can lead to unexpected behavior with system Python updates.
* Highlight the benefits of using specific versions for stability and predictability.

Fixes pypa#2808
@gaborbernat gaborbernat merged commit fb2ba1c into pypa:main Jul 31, 2025
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@esafak esafak deleted the doc_symlink_pyversion branch July 31, 2025 18:56
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