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+The problems that Pipenv seeks to solve are multi-faceted:
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+- When using Pipenv, you no longer need to use ``pip`` and ``virtualenv`` separately. They work together.
+- Managing a ``requirements.txt`` file `can be problematic <https://www.kennethreitz.org/essays/a-better-pip-workflow>`_, so Pipenv uses the upcoming ``Pipfile`` and ``Pipfile.lock`` instead, which is superior for basic use cases. 
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