In the current setup instruction, we link to the Anaconda installation page: https://www.anaconda.com/products/distribution
This currently redirects to https://www.anaconda.com/download which requires providing an email to get to the software.
This forms a privacy-related obstacle. A free/open that approach would be preferable.
Alternative Options
Update: I have implemented a version using pip/env in #513. Given that the installation remains flawless and that it does not require installing additional tools, I find this to be the preferred option.
@colinsauze @psteinb Do you have any opinion on this issue?
I personally prefer Poetry, but also see an advantage in using built-in tooling (venv).
I do not see a reason for still using Conda, but it is difficult to generalize this.
Is there a general discussion about Conda in Carpentries?
In the current setup instruction, we link to the Anaconda installation page: https://www.anaconda.com/products/distribution This currently redirects to https://www.anaconda.com/download which requires providing an email to get to the software. This forms a privacy-related obstacle. A free/open that approach would be preferable.
Alternative Options
Update: I have implemented a version using pip/env in #513. Given that the installation remains flawless and that it does not require installing additional tools, I find this to be the preferred option.
@colinsauze @psteinb Do you have any opinion on this issue? I personally prefer Poetry, but also see an advantage in using built-in tooling (venv). I do not see a reason for still using Conda, but it is difficult to generalize this. Is there a general discussion about Conda in Carpentries?
Miniconda
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Pip and venv
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Poetry
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