This course will be useful to any programmer or data analyst who wants to expand their ability to extract knowledge from business data. You will learn how to set up a Python data science environment, particularly using Anaconda and Jupyter.

Python Data Science: Environment Setup

Python Data Science: Environment Setup
This course is part of Using Data Science Tools in Python Specialization

Instructor: Bill Rosenthal
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What you'll learn
Evaluate and choose the right hardware, cloud, and library requirements for your projects.
Deploy a complete local workspace by installing the Anaconda distribution and navigating the system using command-line Conda tools.
Build, manage, and run your first data projects within the interactive Jupyter Notebook dashboard by configuring kernels, document cells, and menus.
Learn by doing. Perform guided, step-by-step hands-on activities on your own computer.
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