2. Introduction to Python Package Management

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Learning Objectives

2.3. Installing Conda (Miniconda)

2.3.1. Why Miniconda?

2.3.2. Installation

2.3.2.1. Windows

2.3.2.2. macOS

2.3.2.3. Linux

2.3.3. Verifying Installation

2.4. Understanding Conda Concepts

2.4.1. Environments

2.4.2. Channels

2.5. Creating Your First Geospatial Environment

2.6. Troubleshooting Conda

2.7. Essential Conda Commands

2.7.1. Creating and Managing Environments

2.7.2. Installing and Managing Packages

2.7.3. Using Mamba (Faster Package Management)

2.7.4. Environment Files for Reproducibility

2.8. Introducing uv: The Fast Alternative

2.8.1. Installing uv

2.8.2. Basic uv Usage

2.8.3. uv vs pip Performance

2.9. Best Practices for Package Management

2.9.1. Environment Management

2.9.2. Package Installation

2.9.3. Collaboration and Reproducibility

2.9.4. Troubleshooting Tips

2.10. Key Takeaways

2.11. Exercises

2.11.1. Exercise 1: Setting Up Your First Geospatial Environment

2.11.2. Exercise 2: Environment Management and Reproducibility

2.11.3. Exercise 3: Exploring uv for Fast Development