Install Anaconda, which encompasses Python and all required libraries and dependencies to start coding

  • Go to https://www.anaconda.com/download and click download

  • Go through the installer and hit next with all the basic, predefined installer setup

  • The most useful Python libraries (pandas, numpy, etc which you’ll learn about soon) already come pre-installed with Anaconda

  • Once installed, hit the start button in the bottom left (for Windows) and enter “Anaconda Navigator” which will start Anaconda and allow you to run Python as well

  • We’re going to use Spyder and Jupyter notebooks because they are easy to learn and commonplace across industries