1️⃣ Install Conda

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian/Other)

# Download Miniconda
wget <https://repo.anaconda.com/miniconda/Miniconda3-latest-Linux-x86_64.sh>

# Run installer
bash Miniconda3-latest-Linux-x86_64.sh

# Follow prompts:
# - Press ENTER to scroll through license
# - Type 'yes' to accept license
# - Choose install location (default: ~/miniconda3)
# - Type 'yes' to initialize conda

# Apply changes without restarting terminal
source ~/.bashrc

# Verify installation
conda --version

Windows

1. Download Miniconda for Windows:

   https://repo.anaconda.com/miniconda/Miniconda3-latest-Windows-x86_64.exe

2. Run the .exe installer.

   • Choose “Just Me” unless you want system-wide install.
   • Add Miniconda to PATH (recommended).
   • Initialize Miniconda (default).

3. Open Anaconda Prompt or PowerShell, then verify:

conda --version

2️⃣ Update Conda (Linux & Windows)

conda update conda

• Type y to confirm.
• Ensures you have the latest Conda features.

3️⃣ Create a New Environment

conda create -n myenv python=3.10

• Replace myenv with your environment name.
• Choose the Python version you need.