7.3.1. Installing Programming Languages

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does JDK stand for?

   Hint

   What Java needs for application development?

2. 2.

   What tool do you use to manage Python versions?

   Hint

   Think of the 'P' in Python.

3. 3.

   What does the JAVA_HOME variable point to?

   • JDK
   • Java source files
   • Java version number

   Hint

   Think about where Java is installed.

4. 4.

   True or False: Anaconda is not recommended for data science.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what environment data scientists need.

5. 5.

   You are tasked with setting up a Python environment for a data science project. Discuss the steps needed using Anaconda and package management it supports.

   Hint

   Think about what data science projects typically require.

6. 6.

   Describe the necessary steps to fully configure a C/C++ development environment with GCC.

   Hint

   What project could you test GCC with?