Python Intro and Install Guide (Windows and Mac)

Install Miniconda on Windows by downloading the 64-bit installer, run setup, open the Anaconda prompt, install numpy with conda using the exact version from the course GitHub page, and verify.

Compare two macOS miniconda install methods, choose between bash and package setups, install Python 3 and numpy with a specific version, and verify success by importing packages.

Download the code base from GitHub for the Python intro course, save it as a zip and extract the files, or clone via the command line after installing Git.

Learn windows navigation for python projects by using the anaconda prompt, cd to change directories, tab autocomplete, and run python files from various folders, with backslash versus forward slash notes.

Navigate the Mac terminal to explore directories using ls, cd, cp, mv, and rm, with tab completion and tilde home. Learn differences from Windows paths and viewing files with less.

Practice Python by exploring course files on classes, loops, maps, and dictionaries; run and edit example scripts to see outputs and pass tests, building hands-on understanding of Python fundamentals.

Learn to create and activate Conda environments to lock in Python and package versions for this course, ensuring consistent results and a working simulator.

Create and manage conda environments to lock in the exact Python and package versions used in this course. Activate, verify versions, and deactivate or remove environments to keep your simulator.

Create and manage conda environments to lock in the exact Python and package versions used for assignments and the simulator, activate and verify them, then deactivate or remove as needed.