Setup python and instructions for running code

[adrianco]

Proposed method below seems like the simple option (after asking ChatGPT for advice)

Create a requirements.txt File

The requirements.txt file lists all the dependencies needed for your project. This file is used by pip to install the required packages. Here's an example:

# requirements.txt

numpy==1.21.2
pandas==1.3.3
matplotlib==3.4.3
requests==2.26.0
# Add more dependencies as needed

To generate this file automatically, you can use pip freeze if your environment already has the dependencies installed:

pip freeze > requirements.txt

Using a virtual environment is a best practice for Python projects, as it isolates your project’s dependencies from the global Python installation. Here’s how to create and use a virtual environment:

Create a Virtual Environment:

python -m venv venv This command creates a virtual environment named venv in your project directory. Activate the Virtual Environment: Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

macOS/Linux: source venv/bin/activate

Once activated, your terminal prompt will change, indicating that you’re now using the virtual environment. Install Dependencies: With the virtual environment active, install the dependencies listed in requirements.txt:

pip install -r requirements.txt

[adrianco]

Setup created and working fine