Should I install Anaconda (or miniconda) Python?

[Tao Zhang]

Hi Marius,

  How to check what python ports (package) I have already installed 
through Macport?
How to install the following additional package through Macport?
  Thanks
  Tao

conda install -c conda-forge cartopy
conda install -c conda-forge h5netcdf
conda install -c conda-forge xarray
conda install -c conda-forge s3fs



On 4/29/23 5:02 AM, Marius Schamschula wrote:
> All of the packages listed are also available in MacPorts.
>
> Packages installed by anaconda and pip need to be separately maintained, and will cause conflicts.
>
> Whenever I run into instructions that require anaconda, I usually create new ports for any missing packages.
>
>> On Apr 28, 2023, at 7:13 PM, Tao Zhang <tao.zhang at colorado.edu> wrote:
>>
>> 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.
>> -----------------------------
>>
>> 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
>>
>> ---------------
>>