# Development web server question

**URL:** <https://forum.codewithmosh.com/t/development-web-server-question/28269>\
**Category:** Python\
**Created:** [August 16, 2024, 8:59am UTC](https://forum.codewithmosh.com/t/development-web-server-question/28269 "2024-08-16T08:59:59Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 16, 2024, 8:59am UTC](https://forum.codewithmosh.com/t/development-web-server-question/28269/1 "2024-08-16T08:59:59Z")

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I am new to coding (6-months in) and currently making my way through Mosh’s Python mastery course alongside using what I’ve learned to build a simple app

Even before getting to the code, I’ve been spending a lot of time trying to figure out how to start and run a virtual environment etc. I’m using a mac and running vs code and the steps for starting a virtual environment or using startapp via the terminal window don’t (always) work for me

On opening vs code and loading my project - do I need a new dev web server / virtual environment every time?