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Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have Python installed on your system along with the following packages:

Complete Dependencies List

For the full analysis capabilities, install these packages:

Authentication

You’ll receive AWS credentials from Babbl Labs to access your dataset. These credentials include:
  • Access Key ID: Your unique AWS access key
  • Secret Access Key: Your AWS secret key
  • S3 Bucket Name: The specific bucket containing your dataset
Keep your AWS credentials secure and never commit them to version control. Store them as environment variables or in a secure configuration file.

Configuration

Create a .env file in your project directory with your credentials:
Then load them in your Python code:

Alternative: Direct Configuration

If you prefer to set credentials directly in code (not recommended for production):

Next Steps

Once your S3 connection is working:
  1. Helper Functions - Learn about utility functions for data loading and processing
  2. Summary Statistics - Explore your dataset with built-in analysis tools
  3. Core Dataset - Dive into the main YSMEI dataset features