https://www.anaconda.com/products/distribution
I’ve done some basic stuff before, this was my first time using python and I was able to pick it up quick. Looking for some more projects to take on. I feel like the best way to learn is to get my hands dirty on a project.
Had a quick look. What machine are u using. I was thinking of setting up a VM on my m1 Mac. Any suggestions which one I should download
I’m currently using windows 11. I also run a WSL2 - Linux subsystem with Ubuntu, but the anaconda’s on the windows machine. Worked out well…. I’ve seen a lot of people in the tutorials I’ve seen on the internet using mac’s, I think that would work out well.
Thanks. I was going to set up a VM using virtual box and put unbutu on it. So do I just then download one of these anaconda versions as a separate one or within unbutu. I’m a bit confused. Coming from a low base.
I’m not an expert by any means… but I think you have 2 options, but I think from what you are saying you are leaning to option2
1. Download the anaconda for windows and run it on your windows machine
2. Do everything you are saying about the VM with Ubuntu, get that all set up, then from the Ubuntu download anaconda onto the Ubuntu machine.
Hope that helps.
Great will explore. Thanks for the help
I use Pycharm on a Linux machine
https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/
Interesting, never looked at pycharm. I’ve really been liking Jupyter Labs on the anaconda, a lot of what I’ve done to date is more data engineering/manipulation.
I also use Pycharm on Linux daily. It’s got a ton of features.
Looks like you can use pycharm as a separate IDE on anaconda. Maybe that’s cheating but I’m a noob, will check it out
https://docs.anaconda.com/anaconda/user-guide/tasks/pycharm/
Sorry for the really basic questions. But when you say Linux machine this is what I don’t fully understand. If I set a vm with unbutu is that referred to as a Linux machine?? So what I think I understand is unbutu is a distribtion on Linux so it has the Linux kernel and unbutu puts a whole heap of other stuff on it like python 3
Yes you are thinking of it right from what I understand… you can have a computer that ONLY runs Linux (a true Linux machine) and Ubuntu would be the distribution on it.
OR you can have a VM that runs Linux that then has Ubuntu on it…. In that case you have a computer in a computer.
Yep got it
Yes. What he said. Ubuntu on VM would be Linux
Thanks for your help. The basics are finally sinking in.
Definitely learn Python on Linux. I’ve used it on Windows, and I hate it. MacOS is good too, but nothing beats Linux. If you have android, there’s an app called Pydroid and you can code right on your phone.
