Managing channels with Anaconda Navigator and conda
It's time to look at the last pillar of the Anaconda landscape, which is channels. By the end of this section, you'll know what channels are and how to specify them, what the .condarc
file is and how to set it up, and how to get the exact package version that you need.
This is a quick note to forewarn you that some of this section might not apply to what you need if you are grabbing more basic packages. Doing things such as setting the priority of channels isn't something you have to worry about, so don't worry too much about knowing these things in detail. It might be incredibly useful, however, as your software becomes more complex.
Let's start with making sure we have a clear idea of what a channel is.
Understanding what a channel is
A channel is simply a repo that contains a specific and intentional group of packages created by an individual or company. It allows you to have a set group of...