# Completes in 10-20 seconds
```

## Simplified developer experience

UV consolidates the Python toolchain into a single, intuitive interface. Where developers previously needed to coordinate multiple tools, UV handles everything:

- **Package installation and removal**
- **Virtual environment management**
- **Dependency resolution and locking**
- **Project publishing**
- **Python version management**

This unification reduces the cognitive overhead of working with Python SDKs, making them easier to integrate and maintain in projects.

## Backward compatibility maintained

Existing Python SDK users can continue using Poetry without any changes. The transition to UV is opt-in, ensuring zero disruption to current workflows.

Both package managers are fully supported:

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