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Improve Readme to explain how pip-compile is better than pip freeze

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#1,524 opened on Nov 4, 2021

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Description

It would be interesting to explain the README the benefit of pip-compile vs. doing a pip install in a fresh environment followed by a pip freeze to dump out the pinned dependency versions.

Is it faster? In what usage patterns does it save time?

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Research direction
Examine the current README to find where to insert a comparison section. Review pip compile documentation and community discussions to identify key benefits like deterministic builds, speed improvements, and workflow efficiency. Write a concise explanation with examples.