Over the last few weeks the Buildpacks team has experimented with different
methods of getting the Python buildpack working with various data science
dependencies (ex: sci-py, num-py, sklearn). We believe we have found a
solution that does not create significant challenges and fulfills the
underlying goal of enabling these dependencies in a native CF application.

We have included the addition of Miniconda into the newest version [1
<https://github.com/cloudfoundry/python-buildpack/releases/tag/v1.5.6>] of
the python-buildpack and urge you to give it a try. To do so, include an
environment.yml [2] in your app and cf push *or* try out this sample app [3
<https://github.com/ihuston/pydata_package_test>].

We're very excited about this addition and note that this is our first step
towards providing the functionality. As always, we're interested in
obtaining feedback and pull requests for improvement.

[1] - https://github.com/cloudfoundry/python-buildpack/releases/tag/v1.5.6
[2] - http://conda.pydata.org/docs/using/envs.html#use-environment-from-file
[3] - https://github.com/ihuston/pydata_package_test/