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+From Python's website https://www.python.org/downloads/ download 3.12
+
+Ensure all installation tools are up to date
+```
+python3.12 -m pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel
+```
+
+Create virtual environment
+```
+python3.12 -m venv .env
+```
+
+Activate the new virtual environment
+```
+source .env/bin/activate
+```
+
+Install project packages
+```
+pip install -r requirements.txt
+```
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