PyWeek WorkshopDay 0

Day 0

Environment Setup & Installation

Before May 4, 2026 · 1–2 hours

Overview

Prepare your development environment before the workshop. Install Python, essential libraries, and configure your code editor. Verify all installations work correctly to ensure a smooth workshop experience.

Having trouble? Follow along:

📺 Step-by-step video tutorial →

Installation Steps

Python & Core Libraries

  • 1️⃣Install Python 3.10+ from python.org or your package manager
  • 2️⃣Install pip (usually bundled with Python)
  • 3️⃣Create a virtual environment: python -m venv pyweek_env
  • 4️⃣Activate virtual environment: source pyweek_env/bin/activate (macOS/Linux) or pyweek_env\Scripts\activate (Windows)

💡 Alternative: If you can't install Python or VS Code locally, you can use Google Colab:

Go to Google Colab →

Dependencies & Tools

Install Required Packages

Run in your activated virtual environment:

pip install numpy pandas matplotlib scipy jupyter

Recommended IDE/Editor:

  • ✓ VS Code with Python extension (recommended for Copilot support)
  • ✓ PyCharm Community Edition
  • ✓ Jupyter Notebook for interactive coding

Verification:

Open Python and verify imports:

python -c "import numpy, pandas, matplotlib, scipy; print('All packages installed!')"

Topics Covered

Python InstallationVirtual Environmentspip Package ManagerNumPyPandasMatplotlibIDE SetupVerification
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