Appendix 1: Google Colab Workspace

We can use Python notebooks provided by Google’s free Colab service which runs our code on Google’s own computers. Google’s Colab service is accessed entirely through a web browser. There is no need to install any software on our own computer or laptop.

Google account setup

Before we get started, ensure you are logged in with a Google account. If you have a Gmail or YouTube account, that is your Google account. If you don’t have a Google account, you can create one through this link:

• https://accounts.google.com/signup

Activate Google Colab

Once you’re signed in, activate the Google Colab service by visiting the following link:

• https://colab.research.google.com

You’ll be taken to a sample Python notebook. From the File menu, create a ...