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== Download and install Python == | == Download and install Python == | ||
We're going to be installing Python using a collection of software called '''Anaconda'''. Anaconda includes the Python programming language and a bunch of different pieces of software that are useful for data science and analysis. Although the collection | We're going to be installing Python using a collection of software that includes Python that, as a collection, is called '''Anaconda'''. Anaconda includes the Python programming language and a bunch of different pieces of software that are useful for data science and analysis. Although the collection includes all free software, it is put together by a commercial company called '''Continuum Analytics'''. | ||
<font size="+1">Try to download and install [https:// | <font size="+1">Try to download and install [https://communitydata.science/~mako/Anaconda3-2019.10-Windows-x86_64.exe this file which contains Python 3.7].</font> | ||
If that doesn't work for any reason, download and install the Python 3. | If that doesn't work for any reason, download and install the Python 3.7 option from [https://www.anaconda.com/distribution/#download-section Anaconda's website], on the right. If necessary, scroll down to the "Anaconda for Windows" section. | ||
Make sure you selected the Python 3.7 option, as Python 2.7 behaves differently and isn't what we use in this course. If you get an error about not being able to run that software on your computer, talk to me. | |||
Once the program is downloaded, run the downloaded file which should launch a graphical installer. | Once the program is downloaded, run the downloaded file which should launch a graphical installer. | ||
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If for some reason you | If for some reason you *don't* see something in your browser, let a mentor know. | ||
To close Anaconda, right click on the Jupyter icon in task bar, and select "Close Window". The Jupyter icon looks like this: | To close Anaconda, right click on the Jupyter icon in task bar, and select "Close Window". The Jupyter icon looks like this: | ||
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== Success! == | == Success! == | ||
You have Python installed and configured | You have Python installed and configured. | ||
[[Category:CDSW | [[Category:CDSW]] | ||
