[Python] How to manage python projects effectively for c++ based application

We use Python-based EXEs to execute small, manageable jobs within C++ application. However, facing challenges in maintaining Python projects effectively:

• There is no version tracking for Python modules when generating EXEs. Developers use different Python versions and python module versions, leading to inconsistencies.
• We use Visual Studio for development. How can we standardize the development environment for Python projects within Visual Studio?
• Should all Python projects be under a single solution, and can we use a single requirements.txt file for all projects instead of separate ones?
• Currently, we generate EXEs using PyInstaller with the --onefile option, but this results in large EXE sizes.
  • Can we use the --onedir option instead?
  • If we do, can the dist/ folder be shared among all EXEs, so it can be included in the C++ application installation folder?

What are the best practices for managing multiple Python EXEs efficiently in a C++-based application using Visual Studio?

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