installing-python.rst

Installing Python

Usage of SINGA-Auto requires Python 3.6. Specifically, you'll need the command python to point to a Python 3.6 program, and pip to point to PIP for that Python 3.6 installation.

To achieve this, we recommend using Conda with a Python 3.6 environment as per the instructions below:

1. Install the latest version of miniconda

2. Run the following commands on shell:

   conda create --name singa_auto python=3.6

3. Every time you need to use python or pip for SINGA-Auto, run the following command on shell:

   conda activate singa_auto

Otherwise, you can refer to these links below on installing Python natively:

• Installing Python 3.6 for Ubuntu
• Python download page for MacOS
• Using aliases to set the correct 'python' program
• Installing the correct PIP for 'python'