Setup Instructions

Virtual Environment Setup

1. Create a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv

2. Activate the virtual environment:

   On Mac/Linux:

   source venv/bin/activate

   On Windows:

   .\venv\Scripts\activate

3. Upgrade pip:

   pip install -U pip

Jupyter Notebook Setup

1. Install ipykernel (if not already installed):

   pip install ipykernel

2. Register your virtual environment with Jupyter:

   python -m ipykernel install --user --name=venv --display-name="Python (venv)"

3. Select the kernel in your Jupyter notebook:

   • Launch Jupyter Notebook
   • Open your notebook
   • Click on "Kernel" in the top menu
   • Select "Change kernel"
   • Choose "Python (venv)" from the dropdown menu

4. Now you can install and use dependencies within your virtual environment.

Troubleshooting

• If your kernel doesn't appear in the list, restart Jupyter Notebook
• To verify your virtual environment is active, check for (venv) at the beginning of your command prompt
• To deactivate your virtual environment, simply run deactivate