Implement OCR API Using FastAPI - 1

Create a virtual environment for our API

It is a best practice to create a virtual environment whenever you create a new project. You can follow one of the two options below:

• Using the Anaconda Prompt:

  • Start the Anaconda Prompt.

  • Run the following command:

    conda create -n env_name python=3.7 
    

    You can specify any env_name you like and the desired Python version.

  • Activate your virtual environment by running the following command:

    conda activate env_name
    

  • Your environment is now activated and you can install whichever packages you need in this virtual environment.

• Using venv package:

  • Start the Command Prompt.

  • If you ...