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uv Is Eating pip’s Lunch: Why Python Packaging Is Finally Getting Fast

uv (Rust-based) aims to be a drop-in pip replacement, cutting cold-start env times without workflow rewrites.

5 min read Updated 2025

Swap pip install for uv pip install and most workflows just work—only faster.

Env setup time (lower is better)
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Tip: Benchmark your own repo: create venv + install + run tests (3 runs, show min/mean/max).

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