Install MiniConda

We're going to be using the Miniconda distribution of Python3, which you can get at https://www.anaconda.com/download.

Click on get started...

... and then sign up for Anaconda with your Poly email.

Check your email for authorization link, and choose the correct Miniconda distribution for your computer from the installation page.

Check to see that Python3 is installed

Once the installation has been finished, open up a macOS Terminal or a Windows Ubuntu shell and check to see if Python3 is installed:

% python --version
Python 3.13.11  
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