The discussion revolves around the effectiveness and usability of Conda as a package management tool, particularly in scientific computing. While some users criticize its complexity and user experience, others praise its ability to manage virtual environments effectively. One user highlights their positive experience using Conda alongside pip for environment management and package installation, suggesting that the perceived issues may vary with user experience. There seems to be a divide in the community regarding the best practices in package management, with newer tools like Poetry gaining attention. Key Points: - Users have mixed experiences with Conda; some find it cumbersome while others succeed with it. - Creating a virtual environment for each project can lead to effective management of dependencies. - Many users combine Conda and pip for package installations, finding this approach successful. - There’s an emerging discussion about alternatives like Poetry, which are being favored by some users.