Conda/Miniconda Setup

Install the Miniconda package and environment manager. Isolate Python environments.

Beginner10 min

Setup Steps

1. Download and install Miniconda:

wget https://repo.anaconda.com/miniconda/Miniconda3-latest-Linux-x86_64.sh
bash Miniconda3-latest-Linux-x86_64.sh

2. Accept the installation and restart the shell:

source ~/.bashrc

3. Check conda version:

conda --version

4. Create a new environment:

conda create -n project python=3.12

5. Activate the environment:

conda activate project

6. Install packages:

conda install numpy pandas scikit-learn matplotlib

7. List environments:

conda env list

8. Export environment:

conda env export > environment.yml

9. Import environment:

conda env create -f environment.yml

10. Deactivate environment:

conda deactivate

11. Remove environment:

conda env remove -n project

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