# Week 6 ### To-Do Homework: * Do days 12 & 13 of the course * Watch the videos * Do the interactive coding exercises (Replit & Auditorium) * Watch the videos for day 15 for explanation of the terms IDE and Python Environment * **We will use a different setup method:** * Download and Install the Anaconda Distribution: * * You should be able to launch the Anaconda Navigator locally * We will continue setup in the next session (instructions below) *** ### Local Setup Instructions * Install Anaconda Distribution and Visual Studio Code * & * Mac users: Move from Downloads to Applications to install VS Code system-wide * Launch Anaconda Navigator * Under Environments create a new environment, e.g. *python\_course*, with a recent version of python (> 3.10) * In the package listing for the environment change filter from „installed“ to „all“ then search and install the package *ipykernel* * Under Home launch VS Code (if not available launch it from system) * In VS Code: * Install the extensions *Python* and *Jupyter* (both signed by Microsoft) * Create a new file: File > New File > Jupyter Notebook * Select Kernel > Another Kernel > Python Environments > *python\_course* or whichever environment you just created * Start Coding! *** ### Totally Optional * **Watch lecture 6 of the Havard Python Course:** {% embed url="" %} For the best learning experience, it's recommended to watch the lecture twice: first for a quick overview, and then more slowly while taking notes. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for this. * **Work through the following homework assignment** * Always first create a copy with "Copy to Drive" or download the notebooks to work locally on them. Otherwise your progress won't be saved!!