Introductory Material: Reference

conda can be installed in two ways (Anaconda and Miniconda)

this tool will prevent headaches when trying to install packages with dependancies or managing multiple libraries/projects

projects can be separated by individual environments

Reproducible environments can be created easily

Most conda packages are friendly across all platforms

If you’re not convinced about using conda, read this great blog

Git is a version control tool that allows you to keep track of your work

Github is a cloud platform where you can share, view and organize your collaborations

A summary of everything so far

Docker images can be used instead of installing software natively on your computer