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Virtual Environment Activation Guide (Windows and Ubuntu)

This guide provides instructions for activating Python virtual environments in Windows (Command Prompt and PowerShell) and Ubuntu (Bash).

1. Creating a Virtual Environment (Common Step)

Regardless of your operating system, create a virtual environment using the following command:

Bash

python -m venv venv_api

Replace venv_api with your desired virtual environment name.

2. Activating the Virtual Environment

Windows (Command Prompt - cmd.exe):
1. Navigate to your project directory:
  
  DOS
```
cd path\to\your\project\crypto_api
```
  Replace path\to\your\project\crypto_api with the actual path.
2. Activate the virtual environment:
  
  DOS
```
venv_api\Scripts\activate.bat
```
Windows (PowerShell):
1. Navigate to your project directory:
  
  PowerShell
```
cd path\to\your\project\crypto_api
```
  Replace path\to\your\project\crypto_api with the actual path.
2. Activate the virtual environment:
  
  PowerShell
```
.\venv_api\Scripts\activate
```
Ubuntu (Bash):
1. Navigate to your project directory:
  
  Bash
```
cd /path/to/your/project/crypto_api
```
  Replace /path/to/your/project/crypto_api with the actual path.
2. Activate the virtual environment:
  
  Bash
```
source venv_api/bin/activate
```
  Or if already inside the venv_api folder.
  
  Bash
```
source bin/activate
```

3. After Activation

Your command prompt will change to indicate the active virtual environment:
- (Windows cmd.exe): (venv_api) D:\path\to\your\project\crypto_api>
- (Windows PowerShell): (venv_api) PS D:\path\to\your\project\crypto_api>
- (Ubuntu): (venv_api) user@hostname:~/path/to/your/project/crypto_api$

4. Deactivating the Virtual Environment (Common Step)

To deactivate the virtual environment, use the following command in all environments:

Bash

deactivate

Troubleshooting (Ubuntu):

"Permission denied" error: If you encounter this error, run:

Bash
```
chmod +x venv_api/bin/activate
```
Incorrect path: Always double-check your paths.

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