Environment Setup for AI Development 🧰
1. Install Python 🐍
Ensure Python 3.8+ is installed. Use this guide to download and configure Python on your system.
2. Set Up Virtual Environment 🧱
Create an isolated environment with venv
or conda
:
- Run
python -m venv ai_env
for standard Python - Use this tutorial for advanced setup options
3. Install Required Libraries 📦
Use pip to install frameworks like:
- TensorFlow:
pip install tensorflow
- PyTorch:
pip install torch
- Jupyter Notebook:
pip install jupyter
4. Configure IDE or Code Editor 🖥️
Choose from:
- Visual Studio Code
- PyCharm
- JupyterLab
5. Verify Environment ✅
Test your setup with:
python --version
pip list
For more advanced configurations, check our AI Development Best Practices guide.