How is Anaconda related to Python?

Question

I am a beginner and I want to learn computer programming. So, for now, I have started learning Python by myself with some knowledge about programming in C and Fortran.

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Answer 1

Anaconda is a python and R distribution. It aims to provide everything you need (Python-wise) for data science "out of the box".

It includes:

• The core Python language
• 100+ Python "packages" (libraries)
• Spyder (IDE/editor - like PyCharm) and Jupyter
• conda, Anaconda's own package manager, used for updating Anaconda and packages

Your course may have recommended it as it comes with these extras but if you don't need them and are getting on fine with vanilla Python that's OK too.

Learn more: https://www.anaconda.com/distribution/