How to install and run conda on Google Colab

Hetal Patel — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 22:51:12 +0000

# Are you sure conda is not already installed in your google colab?

If yes! then you will see this output.

If no, then this output.

# Which Python and its version

This means that, in order to use all of the preinstalled Google Colab packages, you will need to install a version of Miniconda that is compatible with Python 3.10 by default. Now it’s miniconda version 4.12.

# Check if the PYTHONPATH variable has been set

This directory doesn’t seem to exist within the Google Colab filesystem. So it is a good idea to unset the PYTHONPATH variable before installing Miniconda as it can cause problems if there are packages installed.

# Installing Miniconda

Adjust the miniconda to the latest version by checking your python version as I showed above.

Just in case you’re wondering what did the above code just did?

Lines 1–3 — are just comments that serve as a note to self for telling us what this block of code is doing.
Line 4 — The wget command is run in the BASH terminal to download the installation script file Miniconda3-py310_24.1.2-0-Linux-x86_64.sh directly from the Anaconda website.
Line 5 — The chmod +x command is run in the BASH terminal to add executable permission (allow the file to be run).

# Which Conda and its version

# Appending to the sys.path

You can see the current list of directories that Python will search when looking for modules to import by inspecting the sys.path.

Any package that you install with Conda will be installed into the directory /usr/local/lib/python3.10/site-packages

So you will need to add this directory to sys.path in order for these packages to be available for import.

# Installing Packages

Now, install any required package as:

Yes! You are done.

How to create a customized GitHub profile

Hetal Patel — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 02:04:11 +0000

Enhancing your GitHub README with a creative touch adds a distinct flavor to your profile. Think of it as a concise resume, swiftly introducing yourself, showcasing your work, and highlighting your skills.

How to do it ?

Here are some steps to help you craft an appealing summary for your profile:

Step 1: Begin by creating a new repository using your username. Ensure that both your username and the repository names are identical. Click on "Add a README file" to generate a readme file and establish the repository.

Step 2: Once the repository is created, open the README.md file and click on the edit option. You can uncomment any commented text or personalize the information in your preferred style.

- Include a brief overview of yourself:
If you wish to incorporate a concise descriptive paragraph that introduces yourself, include a tagline at the beginning, followed by information about your education, past experiences, areas of interest, and passion for technology.

- Include Icons for Skills & Languages:
If you wish to incorporate icons into your README profile, search for the desired icon on GitHub, right-click on it, copy the image address, and paste it into the README file.

- Include GitHub Stats:
If you'd like to integrate GitHub Readme Stats, copy and paste the provided code into your README file, and remember to replace the
"?username=" value with your GitHub username.

| <img align="center" src="https://github-readme-stats.vercel.app/api?username=Hetal-patel1994&show_icons=true&include_all_commits=true&theme=buefy&hide_border=true" alt="Hetal's github stats" /> | <img align="center" src="https://github-readme-stats.vercel.app/api/top-langs/?username=Hetal-patel1994&layout=compact&theme=buefy&hide_border=true" /> |
| ------------- | ------------- |

For additional details and various themes for GitHub Readme Stats, consult the GitHub page by anuraghazra.

- Include Badges/Shields:
To add badges or shields, visit shields.io, search for the badge you want, and after entering the necessary details, obtain the badge link to include in the README file.

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