[[miniforge3]] is my preferred installation for [[Python]]. [[miniconda3]] is a lightweight installation that will install [[Python]] and a few other helpful packages. Anaconda offers tons of functionality but weighs in at 3 GB. You might choose Anaconda if you are new to writing code and want to get started with a minimum of fuss. See [here](https://docs.conda.io/projects/conda/en/latest/user-guide/install/download.html#anaconda-or-miniconda) for help deciding between Anaconda and miniconda3.