Python is a high-level, interpreted, multi-purpose programming language.
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Load Python into your environment
To see what versions of Python are available enter at the command prompt:
module avail python
To set up your environment to use Python, use the module command:
module load python/<version>
For example, to load Python version 2.7, use: module load python/2.7
See How to use the module command for further information (in particular see: “How to use the module command in scripts for batch execution” to learn how to invoke the module command from within a script).
Check which Python packages are available
To see which Python modules are available, at the Python prompt, enter:
help('modules')Install Python packages in your $HOME directory
To install new python packages (or different versions then those available) use:
module load python/<version>
pip install <python-package name> --user
Note, python3 users need to use instead:
module load python/3.x
python3 -m pip install <python-package name> --user
Install high performance numpy and scipy with Intel MKL
Please see High performance numpy and scipy with MKL