Anaconda

The Anaconda distribution for Python

• The slides are in this anaconda.pdf

• Anaconda is a distribution for python which

  • comes with pre-built and pre-configured collection of packages
  • package manager (conda)
  • version management
  • ... and more

• Freemium software from Continuum Analytics

• Works basically the same on Win, Mac and Linux
• Self-contained, install and maintain as user (i.e. w/o admin rights)
• Separate from your system Python installation (so you don’t mess it up)
• Why Anaconda
• Myths and misconceptions