New Release: Anaconda Distribution 2024.10
We are excited to announce the 2024.10 release of Anaconda Distribution, Anaconda’s data science distribution installer, which includes: Python – the most widely used programming language for data science and machine learning conda – the open-source, cross-platform package and environment manager Anaconda Navigator – our desktop application, built on conda, that enables you to launch […]
Halloween AI Tricks, Treats, & Stats, Visualized
For Halloween this year, we decided to look into what consumer economic data can tell us about how Americans celebrate the holiday. Using a combination of multimodal AI tools and open-source Python packages, we demonstrate how you can streamline the data analysis workflow. To examine all of the code that went into this project, check […]
New environment management capabilities in public beta on Package Security Manager
We are excited to introduce the environment management feature on Package Security Manager (PSM) on Cloud! This new environment management functionality enables data scientists to automatically back up their conda environments and get valuable security information whenever an environment changes. For the IT administrator, the environment management feature provides observability into all of your organization’s […]
Mastering Prompt Engineering: Unlocking the Power of LLMs
In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, prompt engineering has emerged as a crucial skill for developers, data scientists, and researchers working with large language models (LLMs). As we harness the capabilities of models like GPT-4, understanding the fundamentals of prompt engineering, key techniques to use, and best practices to follow can help you […]
Python in Excel for Marketing
For years, Excel has been the go-to tool for marketers and analysts, providing powerful capabilities for organizing data or generating reports. However, when it comes to more advanced data analysis tasks, Excel alone is not enough. Marketers often have to turn to third-party add-ins or entirely different platforms to get the job done. That can […]
Implementing Policies at the Channel Level on Package Security Manager
There are currently three primary methods for integrating packages into a channel on Package Security Manager (PSM) on prem: Creating mirrors Copying/moving packages from another channel Manual uploads  However, these current methods have some limitations regarding security filtering and their ability to be replicated across multiple channels. How Package Management Works Now Most PSM […]
Python 3.8 Reaches End-Of-Life
As part of our commitment to maintaining up-to-date and secure Python environments, Anaconda is announcing the end of support for Python 3.8 in our main channel of the Anaconda Distribution. This decision aligns with the upstream CPython support cycle for Python minor versions. Key Dates End of Support Date: October 31, 2024 Last Security Fix: […]
A Comprehensive List of Python in Excel Resources
Are you new to Python in Excel or looking to take your skills to the next level? We’ve created this Resource Guide to help you make the most out of Python in Excel and take advantage of all it has to offer. From certification courses, to video tutorials, to Python in Excel communities you can […]
Python in Excel for Finance
Traditionally, finance professionals have relied heavily on Microsoft Excel as a go-to tool for tasks like financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis. Excel’s strength lies in its versatility and ability to handle large datasets, perform complex calculations, and create reproducible models that are easily shared across teams. Whether it’s used for managing budgets, forecasting […]
Update on Anaconda’s Terms of Service for Academia and Research
Please note this post is outdated. Our current Terms of Service policies can be reviewed here. Recently, our users at academic and research institutions have raised important questions about commercial fees in Anaconda’s Terms of Service and their applicability in educational settings. We recognize that an update to the Terms of Service in March 2024 […]