title: python installations, directories and environments - good resource to understand the basics
body: <p>newbie here. I'm using python (3) on my mac, and although I'm able to write some (basic) scripts, I realise I have lots of confusion around where python is stored, the famous usr/bin directory, where packages are saved, etc.</p>
  
  <p>For example I had pip installed and working fine, but then I installed miniconda and all of a sudden pip was 'managed' (for lack of a better term) by conda, some of the packages I had installed couldn't be found anymore etc.</p>
  
  <p>This highlights just how confused I am with all of this. Can you recommend a good resource that can explain how these things work together? Ideally something for beginners :)</p>