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# Python

1. Install Python 3.11 via Homebrew:

   ```bash
   brew install python@3.11
   ```
2. Locate the Python installation:

   ```bash
   which python@3.11
   ```
3. Create and activate a virtual environment:

   ```bash
   /opt/homebrew/bin/python3.11 -m venv env

   source env/bin/activate
   ```
4. Install necessary packages:

   ```bash
   pip install opencv-python
   pip install mediapipe face-recognition
   ```
5. Export and install dependencies from `requirements.txt`:

   ```bash
   pip freeze > requirements.txt
   pip install -r requirements.txt
   ```