Question
How do I create a virtual conda environment using a .yml file from the Command Line?
Answer
1. Example environment.yml file that can be used to create or restore a conda environment. Three sections are shown: name, channels, and dependencies.
# environment.yml
name: myenv
channels:
- conda-forge
dependencies:
- python
- numpy
2. Create a new conda environment using environment.yml file.
a. Launch base conda environment via Anaconda Prompt or Terminal command line.
b. In base conda environment, enter "conda env create --file environment.yml".
