This class is entirely developed with the python programming language. Some python knowledge is required, see here for some intro resources. You have two options:
Classes will be in computer labs and you're of course welcome to use those computers. You'll need to login with your @unimib credentials. We'll be using virtual machines.
- First, sign up using this link:
https://libaas.unimib.it/PubLab/register/34ddf7f4010db47dfa35
The image is called "Astrostatistics". Sometimes, it takes a few hours before the virtual machine becomes available, so I encourage you to sign up well in advance.
- Once you signed up, open a browser (either in the lab or from home) and go to
https://vdi-libaas.si.unimib.it
You will have access you a desktop-like environment where you can work freely.
- Important The virtual-machine images should be persistent, but don't trust the system. So when each class is over, I encourage you to save your work somewhere else.
At some point in your research you'll need to run python code on your laptop. I guess most of you have done it already for earlier classes. It might take a bit of effort to set it up, but sooner is better than later.
- There are infinitely many resources online, so help yourself with a bit of googling.
- If have trouble installing python on your laptop, I'm happy to help as I can. I have done it before on both Mac and Linux and can debug your errors. I don't have personal experience with Windows but I was told that getting the Anaconda installer is now the easiest way.
- You probably know this already, but installing things in python is as easy as typing
pip install something. If pip install doesn't work, something is wrong with your python distribution.