Should I install Anaconda (or miniconda) Python?

[Tao Zhang]

Hi, all

   I want to attend a python workshop which requires the installation of 
Anaconda Python, see the info. below.

   Since I have already installed python in my Macbook pro through 
Macport (see info. below),

   I am asking if I still need to install Anaconda Python?

   Does this Anaconda Python conflict with the installed Macport python?

  Thanks

  Tao

  /Users/tzhang> which python3
/opt/local/bin/python3
/Users/tzhang> python3
Python 3.9.1 (default, Dec  8 2020, 11:52:28)
[Clang 10.0.1 (clang-1001.0.46.4)] on darwin
Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information.
 >>>

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commands.
9:00 - 10:00
Office hours by appointment: Python/Anaconda Troubleshooting and Assistance
10:00 - 10:05 (5 min)
Welcome and opening remarks
Topic
Application/Package(s)
10:05 - 10:45
(40 mins)
Topic 1: Getting Started with Python and Jupyter Notebooks
Jupyter Notebook
NumPy
Pandas

Notes:
• This tutorial is hands on, you will need to have Anaconda (or 
miniconda) Python installed on your computer prior to the workshop

Install Python via Anaconda
Install the latest version of Anaconda on your local machine for this 
tutorial.
Need help installing Anaconda? Video tutorial on YouTube. Note: some of 
the packages in the video might not apply to this workshop. Use the list 
below.
Additional packages: Install the following extra package for Python by 
going to Start  Anaconda3  Anaconda Prompt (PC Users) or the terminal 
(Mac/Linux users) and type:
conda install -c conda-forge cartopy
conda install -c conda-forge h5netcdf
conda install -c conda-forge xarray
conda install -c conda-forge s3fs

Check if the install is successful
Launch Jupyter Notebooks from the Anaconda Navigator
• PC Users: Go to Start  Anaconda3  Jupyter Notebook
• Mac/Linux Users: Type Jupyter notebook into the terminal

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