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These are the set instructions to follow before we start the Python workshop. We will be using Python through Anaconda and Jupyter Notebook. Do read the Instructions through before starting.

Prerequisites

1. Laptop: I will be coding live during the workshop, so ideally you would be able to follow through with your own computer
2. Install Anaconda (this automatically installs Python)
3. Check that Python works by opening a Notebook and executing a command line

Installing Python Using Anaconda

1. Install Anaconda
2. Start Anaconda Navigator. You should see something like this:

Locate the Jupyter Notebook app and click the Launch button. See below:

Using Jupyter Notebook

Now we will check that JN is working properly and we have correctly installed Python.

Upon clicking the Launch button, there should be a new window/tab opening in your default Internet browser. It should look like this:

This is just an example, you will not see these specific files.

You should be able to see the directory where you have installed Anaconda and all its folders.

Now, let’s check we have correctly installed Anaconda and Python by opening a Jupyter file and executing a command line.