💻Required Hardware and Software

Introduction

This document outlines required software for the Python Workshop. Please install this software before starting the workshop unless instructed otherwise.

Complete Intro to Pyton setup

1. Please install the latest version of Windows or MacOS that your computer supports.

2. Watch Pre-Course recommended video

3. Follow the installation instructions to install Anaconda, follow the specific OS that you have.

Recommended Pre-Course video

How can I learn to code?

What is required?

To begin your programming journey, you will need to install the following programs on your machine:

1. Latest Python 3 (Python 3.10)

2. Jupyter Notebook

Fortunately, some kind souls have kindly packaged the two into one software package (Anaconda), and hence all we need to do is to install Anaconda.

Anaconda Installation Guide (Windows)

Step 1: Go to https://www.anaconda.com/products/distribution

Step 2: Scroll down, select the Windows OS and select the 64-bit installer (Python 3.10 version).

Step 3: Once downloaded, launch the installer (stored in Download folder by default) by double clicking the DMG file as shown below.

Step 4: Follow all the steps and recommended settings during the installation.

Step 5: Once you have installed Anaconda, you can open a Jupyter notebook to use Python. To open a Jupyter Notebook:

• Open your Windows start menu and type “anaconda”

• Then, select the app (Anaconda Navigator) in the red bracket to open it.

Step 6: Once Anaconda Navigator is opened, click “Launch” under the Jupyter Notebook section.

Step 7: Then, on your web browser, you should be able to see the Jupyter Notebook interface. If you’re able to arrive at this screen, the installation should have been completed successfully!

Anaconda Installation Guide (MacOS)

Step 1: Go to https://www.anaconda.com/products/distribution

Step 2: Scroll down, select the MacOS and select the 64-bit installer (Python 3.10 version).

Step 3: Once downloaded, launch the installer (stored in Download folder by default) by double clicking the DMG file as shown below.

Step 4: Follow all the steps and recommended settings during the installation.

NOTE: The installation will take a while to be completed.

Step 5: Once you have installed Anaconda, you can open a Jupyter notebook to use Python. To open a Jupyter Notebook, click “cmd + space” and type “Anacond- Navigator”, then select the app (Anaconda Navigator) in the red bracket.

Step 6: Once Anaconda Navigator is opened, click “Launch” under the Jupyter Notebook section.

Step 7: Then, on your web browser, you should be able to see the Jupyter Notebook interface. If you’re able to arrive at this screen, the installation should have been completed successfully!