Conda - Easier Installs and Simpler Builds

Discover the power of conda, a versatile package installer originating from the scientific Python community, in this 32-minute EuroPython 2016 conference talk by Mike Müller. Explore the basic usage of conda, including installation and package building techniques. Learn how to leverage conda's cross-platform and multi-language capabilities, combine it with pip to access PyPI packages, and utilize powerful environments to boost productivity. Gain insights into searching for and installing packages, creating environments for different Python versions, and building recipes with dependency declarations. Understand the concept of channels for accessing packages from various sources and see how conda simplifies the installation process, especially for Windows users dealing with complex C or Fortran extensions.