Going for Python 3.8 with Conda

In order to migrate to the latest Python release before the Anaconda Download packages haven been upgraded to it (in my case Python 3.8), I had to first upgrade my Conda installation: And then create a new Python 3.8 environment: Unfortunately, a couple of packages are not yet there, so installing the full Anaconda package …
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Running a Jupyter Notebook remotely in single line

In order to run a Jupyter Notebook on a remote server (here: SERVER), one usually first opens a shell, logs in on the remote server, starts the jupyter notebook server. Then usually you open a new shell, and forward a local port using ssh. And finally you open the notebook webpage in your browser (here: Firefox). …
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Using Conda for Python 2.7 vs 3.x switching

Needing a system that allows for easy switching of Python versions or, within one version, switching between different environments, Conda is the easiest way to go. Conda is a package and environment management system, that was exactly developed for this purpose. With Anaconda being a collection of Python packages we are set to go. The …
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