Steps to Create Conda Environment with Specific Python Version

We can make use of the conda create to create an environment, let us take a look at the steps to create one with a specific Python version.

Step 1:
If you do not have Anaconda (Conda) installed make sure you install it first, or else you will get the error "command not found: conda"

Anaconda Download Link: https://www.anaconda.com/download/

Miniconda Download Link: https://docs.conda.io/en/latest/miniconda.html
Step 2: Open Terminal (if on Mac/Linux) or Command Prompt (if on Windows)

Step 3: Now run the command,

Syntax:

conda create -n condapy39env python=<python-version>

Example:

conda create -n condapy311env python=3.11

Step 4:
Once done, you are good to activate the conda environment,
macOS
```
conda activate condapy311env
```
Windows/Linux
```
source activate condapy311env
```

Conda Create Env using Python Version Example

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