i use python 3.10 how should i create a python 3.8 virtual environment in vscode?

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I'm using python 3.10 in vs code and i have to create a project using python 3.8 so how could i create a virtual environment with python 3.8?

i tried in the vs code command prompt python -m venv venv, it is creating the environment but i cannot find the required version of python.

Python 3.10 should be able to run code from Python 3.8 with minimal changes... Why do you need to downgrade? — OneCricketeer, Mar 12 '23 at 14:39
i was creating a project watching on youtube in that he specifically uses python3.8 in vscode using conda create python ==3.8 venv — Shubham yadav, Mar 12 '23 at 14:47
Just because the YouTube presenter is using Python 3.8 doesn't necessarily mean *you* need to as well. — chepner, Mar 12 '23 at 14:50
i thought i will get to learn new things so that's the reason, anyway thankyou so much sir i appreciate your help and time. — Shubham yadav, Mar 12 '23 at 14:54
Does this answer your question? [use different python version (3.8) and virtual environment in VSC workspace (sub)folder only](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/73713231/use-different-python-version-3-8-and-virtual-environment-in-vsc-workspace-sub) — Jorge Luis, Mar 12 '23 at 15:06

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 12 '23 at 14:38

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You need to install python 3.8 to create environments of it.

For example, use pyenv to easily manage this, and Vscode knows how to detect a pyenv setup (e.g. .python-version file in the project).

answered Mar 12 '23 at 14:38

OneCricketeer

okk, can i can i install while creating a venv in vscode? – Shubham yadav Mar 12 '23 at 14:41
Vscode uses your current interpreter to create a venv, so no – OneCricketeer Mar 12 '23 at 14:41
and how should i use pyenv? – Shubham yadav Mar 12 '23 at 14:43
@Shubhamyadav use the full path to your Python 3.8 interpreter while creating the virtual environment – rioV8 Mar 12 '23 at 15:05

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