Why Copying Your Python Virtual Environment Is a Trap (and What to Do Instead)

@gnufcl@fosstodon.org Sunday, 17th August 2025

If you’ve ever tried to move a Python virtual environment folder from one location to another, you’ve likely run into mysterious errors and broken paths.
In this article, I share a common mistake I made early in my technical writing journey—and how to fix it the right way. Learn why virtual environments aren’t portable, what breaks when you copy them, and how to rebuild them cleanly for reproducible, Sphinx-powered documentation workflows.

Read more under the following link: https://ka2in.github.io/mydocusaurus/blog/