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Lesson 8 of 9 | 10 minutes

Anaconda Option

Use a larger, all-in-one Python distribution when conda fits your workflow.

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After this lesson, you can

  • Explain what Anaconda provides.
  • Create and activate a conda environment.
  • Avoid casual mixing of pip and conda.

1. What Anaconda is

Anaconda is a Python distribution designed around data science and environment management. It can replace a separate standard Python installation.

  • Graphical tools.
  • Conda environments.
  • Many scientific packages.
  • Convenient environment management.

2. Why it is optional

Ceteris Lab does not require Anaconda. It is a larger installation and introduces another package manager. Standard Python plus venv is enough for the course.

3. Create an environment

Create
conda create -n ceteris python
Activate
conda activate ceteris

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