We will use Miniconda as a package manager. A package manager can create and manage environments that are a collection of different packages and keep them isolated. Miniconda does not come with a GUI (graphical user interface). If you need a GUI use Anaconda instead. Here is a link to the Miniconda website:

https://docs.conda.io/projects/miniconda/en/latest/

Miniconda for Windows

1. Identify whether your system is 32 bit or 64 bit. Here is the link:
   
   Windows 32 bit or 64 bit?
2. Under the Miniconda Installer Links select the suitable installer for your system and download it.
3. Install the application. During the installation process make sure that you check the option Add Miniconda to Path.
4. After the installation, open the command window. At the prompt, type conda --version. You should see the current version number.

Miniconda for Mac

1. Check whether your device is Apple Silicon M1/M2 mac or Intel mac. You can do this by clicking on the apple logo on the top left of the screen and then clicking About This Mac. You will find the information in the window that opens.
2. Under the Miniconda Installer Links select the suitable installer for your system and download it.
3. Install the application. After the installation, open a terminal window. At the prompt, type conda --version. You should see the current version.

Install Packages with Miniconda

You can install the following basic packages using conda. In the command prompt in Windows or terminal in Mac type the following commands and follow the prompts:

• conda install jupyter
• conda install numpy
• conda install matplotlib
• conda install pandas

Cheat Sheet for Miniconda

Here is a cheat sheet to help you with your conda comands.