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# Overview

 [Anaconda](https://www.anaconda.com/) is a popular python distribution which comes with many packages needed for data science along with the open-source package management system, conda.

💡 Why is conda important?\
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 The installation of Conda will allow the downloading and management of packages through use of the command `conda`. This command will appear throughout the guide and facilitate the remainder of the set-up.