> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://data-to-production.gitbook.io/product-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://data-to-production.gitbook.io/product-docs/fundamentals/getting-started/step-3-conda-environment.md).

# Step 3: Conda Environment

### Environment management systems for Python

We will be using `Conda` as our environment system for python. **Conda** is an open source package and environment management system that runs on Windows, Mac OS and Linux. Conda as a *package manager* helps you find and install packages

Follow this link for installation on your operating system: <https://docs.conda.io/projects/conda/en/latest/user-guide/install/macos.html>

If you are new to working with environment, see [examples](/product-docs/fundamentals/getting-started/step-3-conda-environment/working-with-conda-environment.md) on how to work with environments.