adds link for info on virtual environment

dimagi · Feb 5, 2024 · 4c07b24 · 4c07b24
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 ## Virtualenv (Optional)
 
+It is recommended to set up a virtual environment for CommCare Export
+to avoid conflicts with other python applications.
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+More about virtualenvs on https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/venv.html
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 Setup a virtual environment using:
 
 ```shell