Conda is a package and environment manager, it is especially useful for complex Python workflows involving many packages (compiled or not). It also allows to switch from one environment to another using simple command line tools. We recommend users not familiar with Conda to first read the following page, which contains an introduction to Conda next to a few tips to create and manage your environments:
Once you are familiar with the basic commands, please read the following instructions before using Conda on the HPC: