



This page will only be a summary Google will be your main resource. There has been a lot written about how to set up a Python environment, so we won’t reinvent the wheel. Additionally, setting up your own local Python environment is something you’ll be expected to do when working as a data scientist, so it’s a good idea to start now. But in the long run, you’ll likely find the local environment more comfortable and faster since you can customize it to your own needs. We won’t lie – it involves a little more time to set up and a steeper learning curve. Writing code locally, on your personal computer, is our preferred option. On this page, we’ll talk about both options. There are two ways to go about things: you can set up a local environment or use a remote environment that is largely pre-configured. Assignments in DSC 80 are mostly coding assignments, so it’s important to make sure that your computing environment is set up properly.
