How to Manage Conda Environments for Data Science

[@daveebbelaar]

Hi everyone, if you want to follow along with this video, then make sure you have the Python extension installed in Visual Studio Code. That enables you to select environments like I show in the video.

[@luciansala6822]

Amazing trick with exporting an environment. Thanks for sharing this!

[@braxion-xyz]

short but amazing video!

[@daveebbelaar]

Thanks Brahyam!

[@ottorocket03]

cant we use conda without anaconda ? i dont think we have to install anaconda, just miniconda is fine

[@santimm20]

indeed, super helpful

[@lagendijkict]

I think this changed a bit, now it's required to specify the Python version, and the installation needs to start with conda instead of pip. Otherwise the installations are not visible with conda list

[@christopherzanoli2029]

Hi Dave, why don't you use poetry for dependeces management ? Additionally, can you make a video about how to structure the code for DS projects (classes, pipelines, config, etc..)?

[@daveebbelaar]

Hi Christopher, I haven't heard of Poetry. Looks interesting. For my clients, I mainly use Microsoft Azure and the Machine Learning Studio which works with Conda. I have more content planned where I go in depth on a full data science project, so stay tuned! Meanwhile, you can check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3mmg2N-lr6keJY

[@m0gr1m]

Hi Dave, I just have to ask... are you recording your videos with the built-in camera on your Macbook? The video quality seems almost too good.

[@daveebbelaar]

Hi Jacob, no I have a Sony ZV-E10 for the that. The MacBook cam can't compete with that ;)

[@russ-mcbride]

First rule for a happy life: NEVER let Conda anywhere near your computer.

[@daveebbelaar]

If it works, it's great. If it doesn't, you have a big problem 😂

[@russ-mcbride]

@@daveebbelaar Well, more power to you if it work for you and you've haven't yet lost 2 weeks of your life to repairing Conda disasters. Use what works for you, though! It makes certain problems 10X worse. I happen to agree with this guy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpPcm6SViJdrhrMsi=Gt8gnRyocuR9q42V