The Anaconda distribution of Python packs a great many libraries and tools for data science and scientific computing under a single roof. Its appeal goes beyond scientific number crunching, though. Anaconda is also useful as a general purpose Python distribution.
But Anaconda comes with its share of snares and subtleties. What if you’re using Anaconda alongside other Python distributions, and you don’t want them stepping on each other’s toes? How do you integrate Anaconda effectively with your other Python tooling, like IDEs? And if you decide you just want to use regular Python, how do you remove Anaconda without breaking anything else?
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In this article, we’ll look at how to set up and work with Anaconda alongside conventional versions of Python on the same system. This article assumes you already have some version of Python installed and you have a basic working knowledge of Python before getting started. Note also that most of the guidance here pertains to running Anaconda on Microsoft Windows.
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Setting up Anaconda with other Pythons
When you run the Anaconda installer, you won’t be greeted with a great many options. But the few options you are presented with make all the difference when getting Anaconda to coexist with other Python installations.
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