Python Conda Environments for Both arm64 and x86_64 on M1 Apple Silicon

Seamlessly switch between arm64 and x86_64 Python dependencies on M1 Apple Silicon

Introduction

The release of the M1 Apple Silicon in the new MacBook Pros can be considered one of the biggest generational leaps in chip technology. The new M1 chip, with the improved power and compute efficiency, is based on the arm64 architecture which is unlike previous generations’ Intel x86_64 chips.

While the change have caused many compatibility issues, the M1 chip boasts …

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