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Locking Package Versions

This guide explains how to lock package versions in Streamlit applications in Keboola, covering both deployment methods: from code and from Git repository.

Why Lock Package Versions?

Locking package versions is crucial for:

  • Stability and compatibility: Prevent issues from unexpected updates
  • Reproducibility: Ensure consistent behavior across environments
  • Ease of debugging: Maintain a predictable environment for troubleshooting

Deployment Methods

  1. For Code Deployment:
    • Upload or create requirements.txt in Keboola UI
    • Enable “Freeze versions” toggle
    • Start the Data App to apply changes
  2. For Git Repository:
    • Set up virtual environment
    • Install required packages
    • Generate requirements.txt using pip freeze
    • Include file in your repository

Choose the appropriate guide above for detailed step-by-step instructions based on your deployment method.