Preparing Tableau Prep to work with Python
Python is a general-purpose programming language ranking highly as one of the most popular languages right now. It is available free of charge and, similar to R, benefits from a community for ideation and support. To find out more about Python, visit https://www.python.org/. In order to allow Tableau Prep to communicate with Python, you need to prepare your machine with a Tableau Python server known as TabPy.
Important note
The Python programming language and the TabPy package are not part of Tableau Prep. Python is a separate technology and an in-depth look at Python is beyond the scope of this book. Every system is slightly different, and you may run into unexpected challenges. For help, please refer to the Python website at https://www.python.org/.
In this recipe, we will provide general guidance for configuring your system successfully.
Getting ready
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