Installing Python Virtual Environments for VLSI Frontend Automation | venv Setup Only

In VLSI frontend automation, Python scripts are widely used for RTL checks, log parsing, regression control, and flow automation.
However, different frontend flows often depend on different Python library versions, especially when working with legacy and new EDA setups.

👉 The first and most critical step to handle this safely is creating a Python virtual environment.

📌 In this video, we focus ONLY on installing and setting up the virtual environment.
No advanced scripting, no flow integration — just the foundation step every VLSI automation engineer must get right.

🔍 What this video covers:

Why virtual environments matter in VLSI frontend automation
Common dependency conflicts in RTL & verification workflows
What a Python virtual environment (venv) is (EDA perspective)
Step-by-step installation and activation of venv
Preparing a clean Python setup for frontend automation projects

Useful Links :
https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/ve...
https://wiki.python.org/moin/Virtualenv


🚫 What this video does NOT cover:
Writing automation scripts
Installing EDA-specific Python libraries
Integrating venv with RTL or verification flows

💡 This video is a baseline prerequisite before moving to:
RTL automation scripts
Lint & CDC automation
Regression and verification flow scripting

📌 Ideal for:
VLSI frontend & verification engineers
Beginners entering Python-based EDA automation
Students preparing for semiconductor industry roles

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