Getting Started with Artifician
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Welcome to the world of simplified data preparation with Artifician. To ensure a smooth experience, please follow this installation guide.

Pre-requisites
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Before you can install Artifician, make sure your system meets the following prerequisites:

- Python 3.6 or higher: Artifician is built on Python. If you haven't installed Python yet, you can download it from `here <https://www.python.org/downloads/>`_.

To check your Python version, run the following command in your terminal:

.. code-block:: bash

    python --version

or 

.. code-block:: bash

    python3 --version

Installation
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Artifician can be easily installed through either pip or conda. Choose the method that's most compatible with your workflow.

Using pip
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If you are using pip, you can install Artifician with the following command:

.. code-block:: bash

    pip install artifician

Using conda
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For conda users, the package is available through the Plato Solutions channel. Install it using:

.. code-block:: bash

    conda install -c plato-solutions artifician

Verify Installation
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To verify that Artifician has been installed successfully, run the following command:

.. code-block:: bash

    python -c "import artifician; print(artifician.__version__)"

If this prints the version number, congratulations! You've successfully installed Artifician and are ready to revolutionize your data preparation process.

Next Steps
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Now that you've installed Artifician, it's time to dive in and start using it. Head over to our `Quick Start <quick_start.rst>`_ to learn more about how you can leverage Artifician to simplify your dataset preparation.
