# Getting Started with Artifician

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

## Pre-requisites

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:

``` {.bash}
python --version
```

or

``` {.bash}
python3 --version
```

## Installation

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

## Using pip

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

``` {.bash}
pip install artifician
```

## Using conda

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

``` {.bash}
conda install -c plato-solutions artifician
```

## Verify Installation

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

``` {.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

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.
