Please go here https://docs.python.org/3.8/tutorial/venv.html for detailed instructions on configuring a virtual environment. It is important that you create the virtual environment in the "./venv" directory. The .gitignore file has been configured for the virtual environment to be located in "./venv".
Once you have configured your virtual environment you must first activate it with
"source venv/bin/activate" - macOS or Linux
"venv\Scripts\activate.bat" - Windows
NOTE: These commands assume that you are currently located in the upper most working directory
To install the necessary packages execute the following
"pip install -r requirements.txt"
All current required packages will be downloaded and installed.