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 ## Installation
 
 1.  **Clone the repository** (if applicable) or navigate to the project folder.
-2.  **Install Dependencies**:
+2.  **Set up a Virtual Environment** (Recommended):
+    ```bash
+    python3 -m venv venv
+    source venv/bin/activate
+    ```
+3.  **Install Dependencies**:
     ```bash
     pip install -r requirements.txt
     ```