Pipfile is a file used by the Pipenv package manager to manage dependencies for Python projects. It was introduced as a replacement for the traditional requirements.txt file, which has limitations when it comes to managing complex dependencies. Pipfile provides a more comprehensive and flexible way to declare and manage dependencies, making it an essential tool for modern Python development.
[requires] python_version = "3.11"
: Unlike Pipfile.lock or requirements.txt with pinned versions, the Pipfile is intended to be edited by developers to set broad version ranges. Key Sections of a Pipfile Pipfile