Overview

Learn how to install and manage open-source software packages for research computing. Installing software is often tricky due project-specific requirements for package versions—which can conflict with other projects—and inconsistent or incomplete install documentation. We’ll focus on using Pixi, a package manager for the conda ecosystem, to create independent, reproducible software environments and install software with ease. We’ll also briefly discuss the unique advantages of using pixi for Python projects and how pixi compares to other package managers.

Prerequisites

Participants must have taken DataLab’s “Introduction to the Command Line” workshop or have equivalent prior experience. Participants must be comfortable with basic Linux shell syntax.