datarecce Python CI with pip
GitHub Actions Steps
Setup and Install
- uses: actions/checkout@v4
- name: Set up Python
uses: actions/setup-python@v5
with:
python-version: "{PYTHON_VERSION}"
- name: Create venv and install dependencies
run: |
python -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
pip install --upgrade pip
pip install {DEPENDENCIES}
Running Commands
After setup, activate the venv before running commands:
- name: Run command
run: |
source .venv/bin/activate
{COMMAND}
Variables
| Variable | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
{PYTHON_VERSION} |
Python version | 3.12 |
{DEPENDENCIES} |
Space-separated packages | - |
{COMMAND} |
Command to run | - |
Best Practices
- Always upgrade pip first (
pip install --upgrade pip) - Use
python -m venv .venvfor consistent venv location - Each step needs
source .venv/bin/activate(state doesn't persist between steps) - For caching, add
cache: 'pip'to setup-python (requires requirements.txt)