Diving Deeper into Stock Data Analysis with Python in Excel
As we unravel the power of using Python in Excel, we have covered some ground from understanding the basics to getting our hands dirty with time-series data analysis. Building upon that foundation, today we will take a plunge into the world of stock data analysis within the comfortable confines of Excel. Why Stock Data Analysis? In a world […]
Product Roundup: Vulnerability and Artifact Reporting, Signed Packages, and CVE Metadata
During the third quarter of 2023, we released several enhancements to Anaconda for enterprise teams, further empowering data scientists, machine learning engineers, developers, and IT administrators to work with Python and ensure the security and compliance of their projects. Let’s explore how each of these capabilities enhances your experience with Anaconda. Secure Your Python Supply […]
Generative AI Fuels Worker Fears Despite Upskilling Opportunities
Generative AI has been leading the charge in AI development over the last year. Large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and text-to-image models like Stability AI’s Stable Diffusion are changing how workers develop strategies, ideate creative assets, and write code. As more and more companies clamor to adopt AI strategies and start implementing AI tools and […]
One-Third Identify as LGBTQIA+ in State of Data Science Survey Results
October is LGBT history month, and while we look back at the huge strides made so far, it’s important to remember just how much is left to be done. Founded by a Missouri teacher in 1994, LGBT history month focuses on teaching queer history and continuing to shine a light on issues of diversity, equity, […]
Common Misspellings of Andaconda, Anacoda, Ancoda, Anaconda (whew!)
Anaconda is a powerful tool for Python and R developers, data scientists, and enthusiasts alike. It’s not just a massive snake lurking in the jungle; it’s a centralized software package and environment management system that helps you efficiently navigate the Python ecosystem, with powerful security features to help protect your software supply chain. Many people […]
Anaconda Distribution 2023.09: New Release
We are pleased to announce the release of Anaconda Distribution 2023.09. Find the relevant release notes here, and download the installer here. OpenSSL 3.0 One of the main features of this release is the transition from OpenSSL 1.1.1 (which reached end of life on September 11, 2023) to OpenSSL 3.0. Our transition to OpenSSL 3.0 continues our commitment to […]
Introducing Pandata: The Scalable Open-Source Analysis Stack
It is no secret that every scientific, engineering, or analytical discipline has its own specialized computing needs. In fact, many of these disciplines have developed entirely separate sets of tools for working with data, covering data storage, reading, processing, plotting, analysis, modeling, and exploration. Unfortunately, most of these existing stacks are based on outdated architectures […]
End-to-end Data Science Project with Anaconda Assistant
Anaconda has recently announced Anaconda Assistant, an AI-powered Jupyter Notebook extension in Anaconda Notebooks. Created to enhance your coding experience with Python, Anaconda Assistant offers an intuitive chat interface designed to streamline your data science projects. In this blog post, we’ll walk through the key stages of a data science project using Anaconda Assistant including […]
Python for Excel Analysts: Combining Tables
This is the final blog post in a series that teaches you how to work with tables of data using Python code. The subject of this post is a common operation used to prepare data for analysis—combining tables. As a Microsoft Excel analyst, you’ve likely used Excel functions like VLOOKUP() and XLOOKUP() to combine data tables. It’s the same […]
Changes to Anaconda’s Anonymous Usage Data Collection
Anaconda strives to continually improve the user experience for our customers and communities. We aim to be the premiere provider of secure access to thousands of Python repositories, packages, and libraries, while also supporting the open-source community that powers those packages. These dual goals are reflected in Anaconda’s products and in our open-source contributions. A […]