# Python

Python is a popular programming language for scientific computing, data analysis, machine learning and research workflows.

## Available versions

The following system Python module is available on Calder:

| Module | Version |
| --- | --- |
| `python/3.14.6` | 3.14.6 |

## Recommended usage

Although a system Python module is available, **we do not recommend using it directly for research workflows**. Instead, we recommend using Python within a Conda environment managed through the provided Miniforge module.

Conda environments allow you to manage Python versions and package dependencies for individual projects, helping to keep research workflows reproducible and avoid dependency conflicts.

For instructions on setting up and managing Conda environments, see [Managing Software Environments](page:environment-management).