How do you handle running isolated code without affecting your system? /u/BoysenberryOk62 Python Education

Sometimes I receive a Python script (without a Dockerfile or any environment setup), and I want to run it safely without affecting my system. Other times, I need to test a script with a different Python version or dependencies, but I don’t want to install everything locally and risk breaking something.

How do you run Python scripts safely, without installing dependencies directly on your machine?

If you get a script from someone else (without a Dockerfile), do you run it directly, or do you use some kind of isolation?

Do you use Docker for this, or do you have another method to keep your system clean?

I’m curious to hear how other developers handle this. Would love to know if this is something that bothers you or if you already have a good solution.

Sometimes I receive a Python script (without a Dockerfile or any environment setup), and I want to run it safely without affecting my system. Other times, I need to test a script with a different Python version or dependencies, but I don’t want to install everything locally and risk breaking something.

How do you run Python scripts safely, without installing dependencies directly on your machine?

If you get a script from someone else (without a Dockerfile), do you run it directly, or do you use some kind of isolation?

Do you use Docker for this, or do you have another method to keep your system clean?

I’m curious to hear how other developers handle this. Would love to know if this is something that bothers you or if you already have a good solution.