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1 =============
1 =============
2 0.11 Series
2 0.11 Series
3 =============
3 =============
4
4
5 Release 0.11
5 Release 0.11
6 ============
6 ============
7
7
8 IPython 0.11 is a *major* overhaul of IPython, two years in the making. Most
8 IPython 0.11 is a *major* overhaul of IPython, two years in the making. Most
9 of the code base has been rewritten or at least reorganized, breaking backward
9 of the code base has been rewritten or at least reorganized, breaking backward
10 compatibility with several APIs in previous versions. It is the first major
10 compatibility with several APIs in previous versions. It is the first major
11 release in two years, and probably the most significant change to IPython since
11 release in two years, and probably the most significant change to IPython since
12 its inception. We plan to have a relatively quick succession of releases, as
12 its inception. We plan to have a relatively quick succession of releases, as
13 people discover new bugs and regressions. Once we iron out any significant
13 people discover new bugs and regressions. Once we iron out any significant
14 bugs in this process and settle down the new APIs, this series will become
14 bugs in this process and settle down the new APIs, this series will become
15 IPython 1.0. We encourage feedback now on the core APIs, which we hope to
15 IPython 1.0. We encourage feedback now on the core APIs, which we hope to
16 maintain stable during the 1.0 series.
16 maintain stable during the 1.0 series.
17
17
18 Since the internal APIs have changed so much, projects using IPython as a
18 Since the internal APIs have changed so much, projects using IPython as a
19 library (as opposed to end-users of the application) are the most likely to
19 library (as opposed to end-users of the application) are the most likely to
20 encounter regressions or changes that break their existing use patterns. We
20 encounter regressions or changes that break their existing use patterns. We
21 will make every effort to provide updated versions of the APIs to facilitate
21 will make every effort to provide updated versions of the APIs to facilitate
22 the transition, and we encourage you to contact us on the `development mailing
22 the transition, and we encourage you to contact us on the `development mailing
23 list`__ with questions and feedback.
23 list`__ with questions and feedback.
24
24
25 .. __: http://mail.scipy.org/mailman/listinfo/ipython-dev
25 .. __: http://mail.scipy.org/mailman/listinfo/ipython-dev
26
26
27 Chris Fonnesbeck recently wrote an `excellent post`__ that highlights some of
27 Chris Fonnesbeck recently wrote an `excellent post`__ that highlights some of
28 our major new features, with examples and screenshots. We encourage you to
28 our major new features, with examples and screenshots. We encourage you to
29 read it as it provides an illustrated, high-level overview complementing the
29 read it as it provides an illustrated, high-level overview complementing the
30 detailed feature breakdown in this document.
30 detailed feature breakdown in this document.
31
31
32 .. __: http://stronginference.com/post/innovations-in-ipython
32 .. __: http://stronginference.com/post/innovations-in-ipython
33
33
34 A quick summary of the major changes (see below for details):
34 A quick summary of the major changes (see below for details):
35
35
36 * **Standalone Qt console**: a new rich console has been added to IPython,
36 * **Standalone Qt console**: a new rich console has been added to IPython,
37 started with `ipython qtconsole`. In this application we have tried to
37 started with `ipython qtconsole`. In this application we have tried to
38 retain the feel of a terminal for fast and efficient workflows, while adding
38 retain the feel of a terminal for fast and efficient workflows, while adding
39 many features that a line-oriented terminal simply can not support, such as
39 many features that a line-oriented terminal simply can not support, such as
40 inline figures, full multiline editing with syntax highlighting, graphical
40 inline figures, full multiline editing with syntax highlighting, graphical
41 tooltips for function calls and much more. This development was sponsored by
41 tooltips for function calls and much more. This development was sponsored by
42 `Enthought Inc.`__. See :ref:`below <qtconsole_011>` for details.
42 `Enthought Inc.`__. See :ref:`below <qtconsole_011>` for details.
43
43
44 .. __: http://enthought.com
44 .. __: http://enthought.com
45
45
46 * **High-level parallel computing with ZeroMQ**. Using the same architecture
46 * **High-level parallel computing with ZeroMQ**. Using the same architecture
47 that our Qt console is based on, we have completely rewritten our high-level
47 that our Qt console is based on, we have completely rewritten our high-level
48 parallel computing machinery that in prior versions used the Twisted
48 parallel computing machinery that in prior versions used the Twisted
49 networking framework. While this change will require users to update their
49 networking framework. While this change will require users to update their
50 codes, the improvements in performance, memory control and internal
50 codes, the improvements in performance, memory control and internal
51 consistency across our codebase convinced us it was a price worth paying. We
51 consistency across our codebase convinced us it was a price worth paying. We
52 have tried to explain how to best proceed with this update, and will be happy
52 have tried to explain how to best proceed with this update, and will be happy
53 to answer questions that may arise. A full tutorial describing these
53 to answer questions that may arise. A full tutorial describing these
54 features `was presented at SciPy'11`__, more details :ref:`below
54 features `was presented at SciPy'11`__, more details :ref:`below
55 <parallel_011>`.
55 <parallel_011>`.
56
56
57 .. __: http://minrk.github.com/scipy-tutorial-2011
57 .. __: http://minrk.github.com/scipy-tutorial-2011
58
58
59 * **New model for GUI/plotting support in the terminal**. Now instead of the
59 * **New model for GUI/plotting support in the terminal**. Now instead of the
60 various `-Xthread` flags we had before, GUI support is provided without the
60 various `-Xthread` flags we had before, GUI support is provided without the
61 use of any threads, by directly integrating GUI event loops with Python's
61 use of any threads, by directly integrating GUI event loops with Python's
62 `PyOS_InputHook` API. A new command-line flag `--gui` controls GUI support,
62 `PyOS_InputHook` API. A new command-line flag `--gui` controls GUI support,
63 and it can also be enabled after IPython startup via the new `%gui` magic.
63 and it can also be enabled after IPython startup via the new `%gui` magic.
64 This requires some changes if you want to execute GUI-using scripts inside
64 This requires some changes if you want to execute GUI-using scripts inside
65 IPython, see :ref:`the GUI support section <gui_support>` for more details.
65 IPython, see :ref:`the GUI support section <gui_support>` for more details.
66
66
67 * **A two-process architecture.** The Qt console is the first use of a new
67 * **A two-process architecture.** The Qt console is the first use of a new
68 model that splits IPython between a kernel process where code is executed and
68 model that splits IPython between a kernel process where code is executed and
69 a client that handles user interaction. We plan on also providing terminal
69 a client that handles user interaction. We plan on also providing terminal
70 and web-browser based clients using this infrastructure in future releases.
70 and web-browser based clients using this infrastructure in future releases.
71 This model allows multiple clients to interact with an IPython process
71 This model allows multiple clients to interact with an IPython process
72 through a :ref:`well-documented messaging protocol <messaging>` using the
72 through a :ref:`well-documented messaging protocol <messaging>` using the
73 ZeroMQ networking library.
73 ZeroMQ networking library.
74
74
75 * **Refactoring.** the entire codebase has been refactored, in order to make it
75 * **Refactoring.** the entire codebase has been refactored, in order to make it
76 more modular and easier to contribute to. IPython has traditionally been a
76 more modular and easier to contribute to. IPython has traditionally been a
77 hard project to participate because the old codebase was very monolithic. We
77 hard project to participate because the old codebase was very monolithic. We
78 hope this (ongoing) restructuring will make it easier for new developers to
78 hope this (ongoing) restructuring will make it easier for new developers to
79 join us.
79 join us.
80
80
81 * **Vim integration**. Vim can be configured to seamlessly control an IPython
81 * **Vim integration**. Vim can be configured to seamlessly control an IPython
82 kernel, see the files in :file:`docs/examples/vim` for the full details.
82 kernel, see the files in :file:`docs/examples/vim` for the full details.
83 This work was done by Paul Ivanov, who prepared a nice `video
83 This work was done by Paul Ivanov, who prepared a nice `video
84 demonstration`__ of the features it provides.
84 demonstration`__ of the features it provides.
85
85
86 .. __: http://pirsquared.org/blog/2011/07/28/vim-ipython/
86 .. __: http://pirsquared.org/blog/2011/07/28/vim-ipython/
87
87
88 * **Integration into Microsoft Visual Studio**. Thanks to the work of the
88 * **Integration into Microsoft Visual Studio**. Thanks to the work of the
89 Microsoft `Python Tools for Visual Studio`__ team, this version of IPython
89 Microsoft `Python Tools for Visual Studio`__ team, this version of IPython
90 has been integrated into Microsoft Visual Studio's Python tools open source
90 has been integrated into Microsoft Visual Studio's Python tools open source
91 plug-in. `Details below`_
91 plug-in. `Details below`_
92
92
93 .. __: http://pytools.codeplex.com
93 .. __: http://pytools.codeplex.com
94 .. _details below: ms_visual_studio_011_
94 .. _details below: ms_visual_studio_011_
95
95
96 * **Improved unicode support**. We closed many bugs related to unicode input.
96 * **Improved unicode support**. We closed many bugs related to unicode input.
97
97
98 * **Python 3**. IPython now runs on Python 3.x. See :ref:`python3_011` for
98 * **Python 3**. IPython now runs on Python 3.x. See :ref:`python3_011` for
99 details.
99 details.
100
100
101 * **New profile model**. Profiles are now directories that contain all relevant
101 * **New profile model**. Profiles are now directories that contain all relevant
102 information for that session, and thus better isolate IPython use-cases.
102 information for that session, and thus better isolate IPython use-cases.
103
103
104 * **SQLite storage for history**. All history is now stored in a SQLite
104 * **SQLite storage for history**. All history is now stored in a SQLite
105 database, providing support for multiple simultaneous sessions that won't
105 database, providing support for multiple simultaneous sessions that won't
106 clobber each other as well as the ability to perform queries on all stored
106 clobber each other as well as the ability to perform queries on all stored
107 data.
107 data.
108
108
109 * **New configuration system**. All parts of IPython are now configured via a
109 * **New configuration system**. All parts of IPython are now configured via a
110 mechanism inspired by the Enthought Traits library. Any configurable element
110 mechanism inspired by the Enthought Traits library. Any configurable element
111 can have its attributes set either via files that now use real Python syntax
111 can have its attributes set either via files that now use real Python syntax
112 or from the command-line.
112 or from the command-line.
113
113
114 * **Pasting of code with prompts**. IPython now intelligently strips out input
114 * **Pasting of code with prompts**. IPython now intelligently strips out input
115 prompts , be they plain Python ones (``>>>`` and ``...``) or IPython ones
115 prompts , be they plain Python ones (``>>>`` and ``...``) or IPython ones
116 (``In [N]:`` and ``...:``). More details :ref:`here <pasting_with_prompts>`.
116 (``In [N]:`` and ``...:``). More details :ref:`here <pasting_with_prompts>`.
117
117
118
118
119 Authors and support
119 Authors and support
120 -------------------
120 -------------------
121
121
122 Over 60 separate authors have contributed to this release, see :ref:`below
122 Over 60 separate authors have contributed to this release, see :ref:`below
123 <credits_011>` for a full list. In particular, we want to highlight the
123 <credits_011>` for a full list. In particular, we want to highlight the
124 extremely active participation of two new core team members: Evan Patterson
124 extremely active participation of two new core team members: Evan Patterson
125 implemented the Qt console, and Thomas Kluyver started with our Python 3 port
125 implemented the Qt console, and Thomas Kluyver started with our Python 3 port
126 and by now has made major contributions to just about every area of IPython.
126 and by now has made major contributions to just about every area of IPython.
127
127
128 We are also grateful for the support we have received during this development
128 We are also grateful for the support we have received during this development
129 cycle from several institutions:
129 cycle from several institutions:
130
130
131 - `Enthought Inc`__ funded the development of our new Qt console, an effort that
131 - `Enthought Inc`__ funded the development of our new Qt console, an effort that
132 required developing major pieces of underlying infrastructure, which now
132 required developing major pieces of underlying infrastructure, which now
133 power not only the Qt console but also our new parallel machinery. We'd like
133 power not only the Qt console but also our new parallel machinery. We'd like
134 to thank Eric Jones and Travis Oliphant for their support, as well as Ilan
134 to thank Eric Jones and Travis Oliphant for their support, as well as Ilan
135 Schnell for his tireless work integrating and testing IPython in the
135 Schnell for his tireless work integrating and testing IPython in the
136 `Enthought Python Distribution`_.
136 `Enthought Python Distribution`_.
137
137
138 .. __: http://enthought.com
138 .. __: http://enthought.com
139 .. _Enthought Python Distribution: http://www.enthought.com/products/epd.php
139 .. _Enthought Python Distribution: http://www.enthought.com/products/epd.php
140
140
141 - Nipy/NIH: funding via the `NiPy project`__ (NIH grant 5R01MH081909-02) helped
141 - Nipy/NIH: funding via the `NiPy project`__ (NIH grant 5R01MH081909-02) helped
142 us jumpstart the development of this series by restructuring the entire
142 us jumpstart the development of this series by restructuring the entire
143 codebase two years ago in a way that would make modular development and
143 codebase two years ago in a way that would make modular development and
144 testing more approachable. Without this initial groundwork, all the new
144 testing more approachable. Without this initial groundwork, all the new
145 features we have added would have been impossible to develop.
145 features we have added would have been impossible to develop.
146
146
147 .. __: http://nipy.org
147 .. __: http://nipy.org
148
148
149 - Sage/NSF: funding via the grant `Sage: Unifying Mathematical Software for
149 - Sage/NSF: funding via the grant `Sage: Unifying Mathematical Software for
150 Scientists, Engineers, and Mathematicians`__ (NSF grant DMS-1015114)
150 Scientists, Engineers, and Mathematicians`__ (NSF grant DMS-1015114)
151 supported a meeting in spring 2011 of several of the core IPython developers
151 supported a meeting in spring 2011 of several of the core IPython developers
152 where major progress was made integrating the last key pieces leading to this
152 where major progress was made integrating the last key pieces leading to this
153 release.
153 release.
154
154
155 .. __: http://modular.math.washington.edu/grants/compmath09
155 .. __: http://modular.math.washington.edu/grants/compmath09
156
156
157 - Microsoft's team working on `Python Tools for Visual Studio`__ developed the
157 - Microsoft's team working on `Python Tools for Visual Studio`__ developed the
158 integratron of IPython into the Python plugin for Visual Studio 2010.
158 integratron of IPython into the Python plugin for Visual Studio 2010.
159
159
160 .. __: http://pytools.codeplex.com
160 .. __: http://pytools.codeplex.com
161
161
162 - Google Summer of Code: in 2010, we had two students developing prototypes of
162 - Google Summer of Code: in 2010, we had two students developing prototypes of
163 the new machinery that is now maturing in this release: `Omar Zapata`_ and
163 the new machinery that is now maturing in this release: `Omar Zapata`_ and
164 `Gerardo GutiΓ©rrez`_.
164 `Gerardo GutiΓ©rrez`_.
165
165
166 .. _Omar Zapata: http://ipythonzmq.blogspot.com/2010/08/ipython-zmq-status.html
166 .. _Omar Zapata: http://ipythonzmq.blogspot.com/2010/08/ipython-zmq-status.html
167 .. _Gerardo GutiΓ©rrez: http://ipythonqt.blogspot.com/2010/04/ipython-qt-interface-gsoc-2010-proposal.html>
167 .. _Gerardo GutiΓ©rrez: http://ipythonqt.blogspot.com/2010/04/ipython-qt-interface-gsoc-2010-proposal.html>
168
168
169
169
170 Development summary: moving to Git and Github
170 Development summary: moving to Git and Github
171 ---------------------------------------------
171 ---------------------------------------------
172
172
173 In April 2010, after `one breakage too many with bzr`__, we decided to move our
173 In April 2010, after `one breakage too many with bzr`__, we decided to move our
174 entire development process to Git and Github.com. This has proven to be one of
174 entire development process to Git and Github.com. This has proven to be one of
175 the best decisions in the project's history, as the combination of git and
175 the best decisions in the project's history, as the combination of git and
176 github have made us far, far more productive than we could be with our previous
176 github have made us far, far more productive than we could be with our previous
177 tools. We first converted our bzr repo to a git one without losing history,
177 tools. We first converted our bzr repo to a git one without losing history,
178 and a few weeks later ported all open Launchpad bugs to github issues with
178 and a few weeks later ported all open Launchpad bugs to github issues with
179 their comments mostly intact (modulo some formatting changes). This ensured a
179 their comments mostly intact (modulo some formatting changes). This ensured a
180 smooth transition where no development history or submitted bugs were lost.
180 smooth transition where no development history or submitted bugs were lost.
181 Feel free to use our little Launchpad to Github issues `porting script`_ if you
181 Feel free to use our little Launchpad to Github issues `porting script`_ if you
182 need to make a similar transition.
182 need to make a similar transition.
183
183
184 .. __: http://mail.scipy.org/pipermail/ipython-dev/2010-April/005944.html
184 .. __: http://mail.scipy.org/pipermail/ipython-dev/2010-April/005944.html
185 .. _porting script: https://gist.github.com/835577
185 .. _porting script: https://gist.github.com/835577
186
186
187 These simple statistics show how much work has been done on the new release, by
187 These simple statistics show how much work has been done on the new release, by
188 comparing the current code to the last point it had in common with the 0.10
188 comparing the current code to the last point it had in common with the 0.10
189 series. A huge diff and ~2200 commits make up this cycle::
189 series. A huge diff and ~2200 commits make up this cycle::
190
190
191 git diff $(git merge-base 0.10.2 HEAD) | wc -l
191 git diff $(git merge-base 0.10.2 HEAD) | wc -l
192 288019
192 288019
193
193
194 git log $(git merge-base 0.10.2 HEAD)..HEAD --oneline | wc -l
194 git log $(git merge-base 0.10.2 HEAD)..HEAD --oneline | wc -l
195 2200
195 2200
196
196
197 Since our move to github, 511 issues were closed, 226 of which were pull
197 Since our move to github, 511 issues were closed, 226 of which were pull
198 requests and 285 regular issues (:ref:`a full list with links
198 requests and 285 regular issues (:ref:`a full list with links
199 <issues_list_011>` is available for those interested in the details). Github's
199 <issues_list_011>` is available for those interested in the details). Github's
200 pull requests are a fantastic mechanism for reviewing code and building a
200 pull requests are a fantastic mechanism for reviewing code and building a
201 shared ownership of the project, and we are making enthusiastic use of it.
201 shared ownership of the project, and we are making enthusiastic use of it.
202
202
203 .. Note::
203 .. Note::
204
204
205 This undercounts the number of issues closed in this development cycle,
205 This undercounts the number of issues closed in this development cycle,
206 since we only moved to github for issue tracking in May 2010, but we have no
206 since we only moved to github for issue tracking in May 2010, but we have no
207 way of collecting statistics on the number of issues closed in the old
207 way of collecting statistics on the number of issues closed in the old
208 Launchpad bug tracker prior to that.
208 Launchpad bug tracker prior to that.
209
209
210
210
211 .. _qtconsole_011:
211 .. _qtconsole_011:
212
212
213 Qt Console
213 Qt Console
214 ----------
214 ----------
215
215
216 IPython now ships with a Qt application that feels very much like a terminal,
216 IPython now ships with a Qt application that feels very much like a terminal,
217 but is in fact a rich GUI that runs an IPython client but supports inline
217 but is in fact a rich GUI that runs an IPython client but supports inline
218 figures, saving sessions to PDF and HTML, multiline editing with syntax
218 figures, saving sessions to PDF and HTML, multiline editing with syntax
219 highlighting, graphical calltips and much more:
219 highlighting, graphical calltips and much more:
220
220
221 .. figure:: ../_images/qtconsole.png
221 .. figure:: ../_images/qtconsole.png
222 :width: 400px
222 :width: 400px
223 :alt: IPython Qt console with embedded plots
223 :alt: IPython Qt console with embedded plots
224 :align: center
224 :align: center
225 :target: ../_images/qtconsole.png
225 :target: ../_images/qtconsole.png
226
226
227 The Qt console for IPython, using inline matplotlib plots.
227 The Qt console for IPython, using inline matplotlib plots.
228
228
229 We hope that many projects will embed this widget, which we've kept
229 We hope that many projects will embed this widget, which we've kept
230 deliberately very lightweight, into their own environments. In the future we
230 deliberately very lightweight, into their own environments. In the future we
231 may also offer a slightly more featureful application (with menus and other GUI
231 may also offer a slightly more featureful application (with menus and other GUI
232 elements), but we remain committed to always shipping this easy to embed
232 elements), but we remain committed to always shipping this easy to embed
233 widget.
233 widget.
234
234
235 See the `Jupyter Qt Console site <https://jupyter.org/qtconsole>`_ for a detailed
235 See the `Jupyter Qt Console site <https://jupyter.org/qtconsole>`_ for a detailed
236 description of the console's features and use.
236 description of the console's features and use.
237
237
238
238
239 .. _parallel_011:
239 .. _parallel_011:
240
240
241 High-level parallel computing with ZeroMQ
241 High-level parallel computing with ZeroMQ
242 -----------------------------------------
242 -----------------------------------------
243
243
244 We have completely rewritten the Twisted-based code for high-level parallel
244 We have completely rewritten the Twisted-based code for high-level parallel
245 computing to work atop our new ZeroMQ architecture. While we realize this will
245 computing to work atop our new ZeroMQ architecture. While we realize this will
246 break compatibility for a number of users, we hope to make the transition as
246 break compatibility for a number of users, we hope to make the transition as
247 easy as possible with our docs, and we are convinced the change is worth it.
247 easy as possible with our docs, and we are convinced the change is worth it.
248 ZeroMQ provides us with much tighter control over memory, higher performance,
248 ZeroMQ provides us with much tighter control over memory, higher performance,
249 and its communications are impervious to the Python Global Interpreter Lock
249 and its communications are impervious to the Python Global Interpreter Lock
250 because they take place in a system-level C++ thread. The impact of the GIL in
250 because they take place in a system-level C++ thread. The impact of the GIL in
251 our previous code was something we could simply not work around, given that
251 our previous code was something we could simply not work around, given that
252 Twisted is itself a Python library. So while Twisted is a very capable
252 Twisted is itself a Python library. So while Twisted is a very capable
253 framework, we think ZeroMQ fits our needs much better and we hope you will find
253 framework, we think ZeroMQ fits our needs much better and we hope you will find
254 the change to be a significant improvement in the long run.
254 the change to be a significant improvement in the long run.
255
255
256 Our manual contains a full description of how to use IPython for parallel
256 Our manual contains a full description of how to use IPython for parallel
257 computing, and the `tutorial`__ presented by Min
257 computing, and the `tutorial`__ presented by Min
258 Ragan-Kelley at the SciPy 2011 conference provides a hands-on complement to the
258 Ragan-Kelley at the SciPy 2011 conference provides a hands-on complement to the
259 reference docs.
259 reference docs.
260
260
261 .. __: http://minrk.github.com/scipy-tutorial-2011
261 .. __: http://minrk.github.com/scipy-tutorial-2011
262
262
263
263
264 Refactoring
264 Refactoring
265 -----------
265 -----------
266
266
267 As of this release, a significant portion of IPython has been refactored. This
267 As of this release, a significant portion of IPython has been refactored. This
268 refactoring is founded on a number of new abstractions. The main new classes
268 refactoring is founded on a number of new abstractions. The main new classes
269 that implement these abstractions are:
269 that implement these abstractions are:
270
270
271 * :class:`traitlets.HasTraits`.
271 * :class:`traitlets.HasTraits`.
272 * :class:`traitlets.config.configurable.Configurable`.
272 * :class:`traitlets.config.configurable.Configurable`.
273 * :class:`traitlets.config.application.Application`.
273 * :class:`traitlets.config.application.Application`.
274 * :class:`traitlets.config.loader.ConfigLoader`.
274 * :class:`traitlets.config.loader.ConfigLoader`.
275 * :class:`traitlets.config.loader.Config`
275 * :class:`traitlets.config.loader.Config`
276
276
277 We are still in the process of writing developer focused documentation about
277 We are still in the process of writing developer focused documentation about
278 these classes, but for now our :ref:`configuration documentation
278 these classes, but for now our :ref:`configuration documentation
279 <config_overview>` contains a high level overview of the concepts that these
279 <config_overview>` contains a high level overview of the concepts that these
280 classes express.
280 classes express.
281
281
282 The biggest user-visible change is likely the move to using the config system
282 The biggest user-visible change is likely the move to using the config system
283 to determine the command-line arguments for IPython applications. The benefit
283 to determine the command-line arguments for IPython applications. The benefit
284 of this is that *all* configurable values in IPython are exposed on the
284 of this is that *all* configurable values in IPython are exposed on the
285 command-line, but the syntax for specifying values has changed. The gist is
285 command-line, but the syntax for specifying values has changed. The gist is
286 that assigning values is pure Python assignment. Simple flags exist for
286 that assigning values is pure Python assignment. Simple flags exist for
287 commonly used options, these are always prefixed with '--'.
287 commonly used options, these are always prefixed with '--'.
288
288
289 The IPython command-line help has the details of all the options (via
289 The IPython command-line help has the details of all the options (via
290 ``ipython --help``), but a simple example should clarify things; the ``pylab``
290 ``ipython --help``), but a simple example should clarify things; the ``pylab``
291 flag can be used to start in pylab mode with the qt4 backend::
291 flag can be used to start in pylab mode with the qt4 backend::
292
292
293 ipython --pylab=qt
293 ipython --pylab=qt
294
294
295 which is equivalent to using the fully qualified form::
295 which is equivalent to using the fully qualified form::
296
296
297 ipython --TerminalIPythonApp.pylab=qt
297 ipython --TerminalIPythonApp.pylab=qt
298
298
299 The long-form options can be listed via ``ipython --help-all``.
299 The long-form options can be listed via ``ipython --help-all``.
300
300
301
301
302 ZeroMQ architecture
302 ZeroMQ architecture
303 -------------------
303 -------------------
304
304
305 There is a new GUI framework for IPython, based on a client-server model in
305 There is a new GUI framework for IPython, based on a client-server model in
306 which multiple clients can communicate with one IPython kernel, using the
306 which multiple clients can communicate with one IPython kernel, using the
307 ZeroMQ messaging framework. There is already a Qt console client, which can
307 ZeroMQ messaging framework. There is already a Qt console client, which can
308 be started by calling ``ipython qtconsole``. The protocol is :ref:`documented
308 be started by calling ``ipython qtconsole``. The protocol is :ref:`documented
309 <messaging>`.
309 <messaging>`.
310
310
311 The parallel computing framework has also been rewritten using ZMQ. The
311 The parallel computing framework has also been rewritten using ZMQ. The
312 protocol is described :ref:`here <parallel_messages>`, and the code is in the
312 protocol is described :ref:`here <ipyparallel:/reference/messages.md>`, and the code is in the
313 new :mod:`IPython.parallel` module.
313 new :mod:`IPython.parallel` module.
314
314
315 .. _python3_011:
315 .. _python3_011:
316
316
317 Python 3 support
317 Python 3 support
318 ----------------
318 ----------------
319
319
320 A Python 3 version of IPython has been prepared. For the time being, this is
320 A Python 3 version of IPython has been prepared. For the time being, this is
321 maintained separately and updated from the main codebase. Its code can be found
321 maintained separately and updated from the main codebase. Its code can be found
322 `here <https://github.com/ipython/ipython-py3k>`_. The parallel computing
322 `here <https://github.com/ipython/ipython-py3k>`_. The parallel computing
323 components are not perfect on Python3, but most functionality appears to be
323 components are not perfect on Python3, but most functionality appears to be
324 working. As this work is evolving quickly, the best place to find updated
324 working. As this work is evolving quickly, the best place to find updated
325 information about it is our `Python 3 wiki page`__.
325 information about it is our `Python 3 wiki page`__.
326
326
327 .. __: http://wiki.ipython.org/index.php?title=Python_3
327 .. __: http://wiki.ipython.org/index.php?title=Python_3
328
328
329
329
330 Unicode
330 Unicode
331 -------
331 -------
332
332
333 Entering non-ascii characters in unicode literals (``u"€ø"``) now works
333 Entering non-ascii characters in unicode literals (``u"€ø"``) now works
334 properly on all platforms. However, entering these in byte/string literals
334 properly on all platforms. However, entering these in byte/string literals
335 (``"€ø"``) will not work as expected on Windows (or any platform where the
335 (``"€ø"``) will not work as expected on Windows (or any platform where the
336 terminal encoding is not UTF-8, as it typically is for Linux & Mac OS X). You
336 terminal encoding is not UTF-8, as it typically is for Linux & Mac OS X). You
337 can use escape sequences (``"\xe9\x82"``) to get bytes above 128, or use
337 can use escape sequences (``"\xe9\x82"``) to get bytes above 128, or use
338 unicode literals and encode them. This is a limitation of Python 2 which we
338 unicode literals and encode them. This is a limitation of Python 2 which we
339 cannot easily work around.
339 cannot easily work around.
340
340
341 .. _ms_visual_studio_011:
341 .. _ms_visual_studio_011:
342
342
343 Integration with Microsoft Visual Studio
343 Integration with Microsoft Visual Studio
344 ----------------------------------------
344 ----------------------------------------
345
345
346 IPython can be used as the interactive shell in the `Python plugin for
346 IPython can be used as the interactive shell in the `Python plugin for
347 Microsoft Visual Studio`__, as seen here:
347 Microsoft Visual Studio`__, as seen here:
348
348
349 .. figure:: ../_images/ms_visual_studio.png
349 .. figure:: ../_images/ms_visual_studio.png
350 :width: 500px
350 :width: 500px
351 :alt: IPython console embedded in Microsoft Visual Studio.
351 :alt: IPython console embedded in Microsoft Visual Studio.
352 :align: center
352 :align: center
353 :target: ../_images/ms_visual_studio.png
353 :target: ../_images/ms_visual_studio.png
354
354
355 IPython console embedded in Microsoft Visual Studio.
355 IPython console embedded in Microsoft Visual Studio.
356
356
357 The Microsoft team developing this currently has a release candidate out using
357 The Microsoft team developing this currently has a release candidate out using
358 IPython 0.11. We will continue to collaborate with them to ensure that as they
358 IPython 0.11. We will continue to collaborate with them to ensure that as they
359 approach their final release date, the integration with IPython remains smooth.
359 approach their final release date, the integration with IPython remains smooth.
360 We'd like to thank Dino Viehland and Shahrokh Mortazavi for the work they have
360 We'd like to thank Dino Viehland and Shahrokh Mortazavi for the work they have
361 done towards this feature, as well as Wenming Ye for his support of our WinHPC
361 done towards this feature, as well as Wenming Ye for his support of our WinHPC
362 capabilities.
362 capabilities.
363
363
364 .. __: http://pytools.codeplex.com
364 .. __: http://pytools.codeplex.com
365
365
366
366
367 Additional new features
367 Additional new features
368 -----------------------
368 -----------------------
369
369
370 * Added ``Bytes`` traitlet, removing ``Str``. All 'string' traitlets should
370 * Added ``Bytes`` traitlet, removing ``Str``. All 'string' traitlets should
371 either be ``Unicode`` if a real string, or ``Bytes`` if a C-string. This
371 either be ``Unicode`` if a real string, or ``Bytes`` if a C-string. This
372 removes ambiguity and helps the Python 3 transition.
372 removes ambiguity and helps the Python 3 transition.
373
373
374 * New magic ``%loadpy`` loads a python file from disk or web URL into
374 * New magic ``%loadpy`` loads a python file from disk or web URL into
375 the current input buffer.
375 the current input buffer.
376
376
377 * New magic ``%pastebin`` for sharing code via the 'Lodge it' pastebin.
377 * New magic ``%pastebin`` for sharing code via the 'Lodge it' pastebin.
378
378
379 * New magic ``%precision`` for controlling float and numpy pretty printing.
379 * New magic ``%precision`` for controlling float and numpy pretty printing.
380
380
381 * IPython applications initiate logging, so any object can gain access to
381 * IPython applications initiate logging, so any object can gain access to
382 a the logger of the currently running Application with:
382 a the logger of the currently running Application with:
383
383
384 .. sourcecode:: python
384 .. sourcecode:: python
385
385
386 from traitlets.config.application import Application
386 from traitlets.config.application import Application
387 logger = Application.instance().log
387 logger = Application.instance().log
388
388
389 * You can now get help on an object halfway through typing a command. For
389 * You can now get help on an object halfway through typing a command. For
390 instance, typing ``a = zip?`` shows the details of :func:`zip`. It also
390 instance, typing ``a = zip?`` shows the details of :func:`zip`. It also
391 leaves the command at the next prompt so you can carry on with it.
391 leaves the command at the next prompt so you can carry on with it.
392
392
393 * The input history is now written to an SQLite database. The API for
393 * The input history is now written to an SQLite database. The API for
394 retrieving items from the history has also been redesigned.
394 retrieving items from the history has also been redesigned.
395
395
396 * The :mod:`IPython.extensions.pretty` extension has been moved out of
396 * The :mod:`IPython.extensions.pretty` extension has been moved out of
397 quarantine and fully updated to the new extension API.
397 quarantine and fully updated to the new extension API.
398
398
399 * New magics for loading/unloading/reloading extensions have been added:
399 * New magics for loading/unloading/reloading extensions have been added:
400 ``%load_ext``, ``%unload_ext`` and ``%reload_ext``.
400 ``%load_ext``, ``%unload_ext`` and ``%reload_ext``.
401
401
402 * The configuration system and configuration files are brand new. See the
402 * The configuration system and configuration files are brand new. See the
403 configuration system :ref:`documentation <config_index>` for more details.
403 configuration system :ref:`documentation <config_index>` for more details.
404
404
405 * The :class:`~IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell` class is now a
405 * The :class:`~IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell` class is now a
406 :class:`~traitlets.config.configurable.Configurable` subclass and has traitlets
406 :class:`~traitlets.config.configurable.Configurable` subclass and has traitlets
407 that determine the defaults and runtime environment. The ``__init__`` method
407 that determine the defaults and runtime environment. The ``__init__`` method
408 has also been refactored so this class can be instantiated and run without
408 has also been refactored so this class can be instantiated and run without
409 the old :mod:`ipmaker` module.
409 the old :mod:`ipmaker` module.
410
410
411 * The methods of :class:`~IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell` have
411 * The methods of :class:`~IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell` have
412 been organized into sections to make it easier to turn more sections
412 been organized into sections to make it easier to turn more sections
413 of functionality into components.
413 of functionality into components.
414
414
415 * The embedded shell has been refactored into a truly standalone subclass of
415 * The embedded shell has been refactored into a truly standalone subclass of
416 :class:`InteractiveShell` called :class:`InteractiveShellEmbed`. All
416 :class:`InteractiveShell` called :class:`InteractiveShellEmbed`. All
417 embedding logic has been taken out of the base class and put into the
417 embedding logic has been taken out of the base class and put into the
418 embedded subclass.
418 embedded subclass.
419
419
420 * Added methods of :class:`~IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell` to
420 * Added methods of :class:`~IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell` to
421 help it cleanup after itself. The :meth:`cleanup` method controls this. We
421 help it cleanup after itself. The :meth:`cleanup` method controls this. We
422 couldn't do this in :meth:`__del__` because we have cycles in our object
422 couldn't do this in :meth:`__del__` because we have cycles in our object
423 graph that prevent it from being called.
423 graph that prevent it from being called.
424
424
425 * Created a new module :mod:`IPython.utils.importstring` for resolving
425 * Created a new module :mod:`IPython.utils.importstring` for resolving
426 strings like ``foo.bar.Bar`` to the actual class.
426 strings like ``foo.bar.Bar`` to the actual class.
427
427
428 * Completely refactored the :mod:`IPython.core.prefilter` module into
428 * Completely refactored the :mod:`IPython.core.prefilter` module into
429 :class:`~traitlets.config.configurable.Configurable` subclasses. Added a new
429 :class:`~traitlets.config.configurable.Configurable` subclasses. Added a new
430 layer into the prefilter system, called "transformations" that all new
430 layer into the prefilter system, called "transformations" that all new
431 prefilter logic should use (rather than the older "checker/handler"
431 prefilter logic should use (rather than the older "checker/handler"
432 approach).
432 approach).
433
433
434 * Aliases are now components (:mod:`IPython.core.alias`).
434 * Aliases are now components (:mod:`IPython.core.alias`).
435
435
436 * New top level :func:`~IPython.frontend.terminal.embed.embed` function that can
436 * New top level :func:`~IPython.frontend.terminal.embed.embed` function that can
437 be called to embed IPython at any place in user's code. On the first call it
437 be called to embed IPython at any place in user's code. On the first call it
438 will create an :class:`~IPython.frontend.terminal.embed.InteractiveShellEmbed`
438 will create an :class:`~IPython.frontend.terminal.embed.InteractiveShellEmbed`
439 instance and call it. In later calls, it just calls the previously created
439 instance and call it. In later calls, it just calls the previously created
440 :class:`~IPython.frontend.terminal.embed.InteractiveShellEmbed`.
440 :class:`~IPython.frontend.terminal.embed.InteractiveShellEmbed`.
441
441
442 * Created a configuration system (:mod:`traitlets.config.configurable`) that is
442 * Created a configuration system (:mod:`traitlets.config.configurable`) that is
443 based on :mod:`traitlets`. Configurables are arranged into a
443 based on :mod:`traitlets`. Configurables are arranged into a
444 runtime containment tree (not inheritance) that i) automatically propagates
444 runtime containment tree (not inheritance) that i) automatically propagates
445 configuration information and ii) allows singletons to discover each other in
445 configuration information and ii) allows singletons to discover each other in
446 a loosely coupled manner. In the future all parts of IPython will be
446 a loosely coupled manner. In the future all parts of IPython will be
447 subclasses of :class:`~traitlets.config.configurable.Configurable`. All IPython
447 subclasses of :class:`~traitlets.config.configurable.Configurable`. All IPython
448 developers should become familiar with the config system.
448 developers should become familiar with the config system.
449
449
450 * Created a new :class:`~traitlets.config.loader.Config` for holding
450 * Created a new :class:`~traitlets.config.loader.Config` for holding
451 configuration information. This is a dict like class with a few extras: i)
451 configuration information. This is a dict like class with a few extras: i)
452 it supports attribute style access, ii) it has a merge function that merges
452 it supports attribute style access, ii) it has a merge function that merges
453 two :class:`~traitlets.config.loader.Config` instances recursively and iii) it
453 two :class:`~traitlets.config.loader.Config` instances recursively and iii) it
454 will automatically create sub-:class:`~traitlets.config.loader.Config`
454 will automatically create sub-:class:`~traitlets.config.loader.Config`
455 instances for attributes that start with an uppercase character.
455 instances for attributes that start with an uppercase character.
456
456
457 * Created new configuration loaders in :mod:`traitlets.config.loader`. These
457 * Created new configuration loaders in :mod:`traitlets.config.loader`. These
458 loaders provide a unified loading interface for all configuration
458 loaders provide a unified loading interface for all configuration
459 information including command line arguments and configuration files. We
459 information including command line arguments and configuration files. We
460 have two default implementations based on :mod:`argparse` and plain python
460 have two default implementations based on :mod:`argparse` and plain python
461 files. These are used to implement the new configuration system.
461 files. These are used to implement the new configuration system.
462
462
463 * Created a top-level :class:`Application` class in
463 * Created a top-level :class:`Application` class in
464 :mod:`IPython.core.application` that is designed to encapsulate the starting
464 :mod:`IPython.core.application` that is designed to encapsulate the starting
465 of any basic Python program. An application loads and merges all the
465 of any basic Python program. An application loads and merges all the
466 configuration objects, constructs the main application, configures and
466 configuration objects, constructs the main application, configures and
467 initiates logging, and creates and configures any :class:`Configurable`
467 initiates logging, and creates and configures any :class:`Configurable`
468 instances and then starts the application running. An extended
468 instances and then starts the application running. An extended
469 :class:`BaseIPythonApplication` class adds logic for handling the
469 :class:`BaseIPythonApplication` class adds logic for handling the
470 IPython directory as well as profiles, and all IPython entry points
470 IPython directory as well as profiles, and all IPython entry points
471 extend it.
471 extend it.
472
472
473 * The :class:`Type` and :class:`Instance` traitlets now handle classes given
473 * The :class:`Type` and :class:`Instance` traitlets now handle classes given
474 as strings, like ``foo.bar.Bar``. This is needed for forward declarations.
474 as strings, like ``foo.bar.Bar``. This is needed for forward declarations.
475 But, this was implemented in a careful way so that string to class
475 But, this was implemented in a careful way so that string to class
476 resolution is done at a single point, when the parent
476 resolution is done at a single point, when the parent
477 :class:`~traitlets.HasTraitlets` is instantiated.
477 :class:`~traitlets.HasTraitlets` is instantiated.
478
478
479 * :mod:`IPython.utils.ipstruct` has been refactored to be a subclass of
479 * :mod:`IPython.utils.ipstruct` has been refactored to be a subclass of
480 dict. It also now has full docstrings and doctests.
480 dict. It also now has full docstrings and doctests.
481
481
482 * Created a Traits like implementation in :mod:`traitlets`. This
482 * Created a Traits like implementation in :mod:`traitlets`. This
483 is a pure Python, lightweight version of a library that is similar to
483 is a pure Python, lightweight version of a library that is similar to
484 Enthought's Traits project, but has no dependencies on Enthought's code. We
484 Enthought's Traits project, but has no dependencies on Enthought's code. We
485 are using this for validation, defaults and notification in our new component
485 are using this for validation, defaults and notification in our new component
486 system. Although it is not 100% API compatible with Enthought's Traits, we
486 system. Although it is not 100% API compatible with Enthought's Traits, we
487 plan on moving in this direction so that eventually our implementation could
487 plan on moving in this direction so that eventually our implementation could
488 be replaced by a (yet to exist) pure Python version of Enthought Traits.
488 be replaced by a (yet to exist) pure Python version of Enthought Traits.
489
489
490 * Added a new module :mod:`IPython.lib.inputhook` to manage the integration
490 * Added a new module :mod:`IPython.lib.inputhook` to manage the integration
491 with GUI event loops using `PyOS_InputHook`. See the docstrings in this
491 with GUI event loops using `PyOS_InputHook`. See the docstrings in this
492 module or the main IPython docs for details.
492 module or the main IPython docs for details.
493
493
494 * For users, GUI event loop integration is now handled through the new
494 * For users, GUI event loop integration is now handled through the new
495 :command:`%gui` magic command. Type ``%gui?`` at an IPython prompt for
495 :command:`%gui` magic command. Type ``%gui?`` at an IPython prompt for
496 documentation.
496 documentation.
497
497
498 * For developers :mod:`IPython.lib.inputhook` provides a simple interface
498 * For developers :mod:`IPython.lib.inputhook` provides a simple interface
499 for managing the event loops in their interactive GUI applications.
499 for managing the event loops in their interactive GUI applications.
500 Examples can be found in our :file:`examples/lib` directory.
500 Examples can be found in our :file:`examples/lib` directory.
501
501
502 Backwards incompatible changes
502 Backwards incompatible changes
503 ------------------------------
503 ------------------------------
504
504
505 * The Twisted-based :mod:`IPython.kernel` has been removed, and completely
505 * The Twisted-based :mod:`IPython.kernel` has been removed, and completely
506 rewritten as :mod:`IPython.parallel`, using ZeroMQ.
506 rewritten as :mod:`IPython.parallel`, using ZeroMQ.
507
507
508 * Profiles are now directories. Instead of a profile being a single config file,
508 * Profiles are now directories. Instead of a profile being a single config file,
509 profiles are now self-contained directories. By default, profiles get their
509 profiles are now self-contained directories. By default, profiles get their
510 own IPython history, log files, and everything. To create a new profile, do
510 own IPython history, log files, and everything. To create a new profile, do
511 ``ipython profile create <name>``.
511 ``ipython profile create <name>``.
512
512
513 * All IPython applications have been rewritten to use
513 * All IPython applications have been rewritten to use
514 :class:`~traitlets.config.loader.KeyValueConfigLoader`. This means that
514 :class:`~traitlets.config.loader.KeyValueConfigLoader`. This means that
515 command-line options have changed. Now, all configurable values are accessible
515 command-line options have changed. Now, all configurable values are accessible
516 from the command-line with the same syntax as in a configuration file.
516 from the command-line with the same syntax as in a configuration file.
517
517
518 * The command line options ``-wthread``, ``-qthread`` and
518 * The command line options ``-wthread``, ``-qthread`` and
519 ``-gthread`` have been removed. Use ``--gui=wx``, ``--gui=qt``, ``--gui=gtk``
519 ``-gthread`` have been removed. Use ``--gui=wx``, ``--gui=qt``, ``--gui=gtk``
520 instead.
520 instead.
521
521
522 * The extension loading functions have been renamed to
522 * The extension loading functions have been renamed to
523 :func:`load_ipython_extension` and :func:`unload_ipython_extension`.
523 :func:`load_ipython_extension` and :func:`unload_ipython_extension`.
524
524
525 * :class:`~IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell` no longer takes an
525 * :class:`~IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell` no longer takes an
526 ``embedded`` argument. Instead just use the
526 ``embedded`` argument. Instead just use the
527 :class:`~IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShellEmbed` class.
527 :class:`~IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShellEmbed` class.
528
528
529 * ``__IPYTHON__`` is no longer injected into ``__builtin__``.
529 * ``__IPYTHON__`` is no longer injected into ``__builtin__``.
530
530
531 * :meth:`Struct.__init__` no longer takes `None` as its first argument. It
531 * :meth:`Struct.__init__` no longer takes `None` as its first argument. It
532 must be a :class:`dict` or :class:`Struct`.
532 must be a :class:`dict` or :class:`Struct`.
533
533
534 * :meth:`~IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell.ipmagic` has been
534 * :meth:`~IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell.ipmagic` has been
535 renamed :meth:`~IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell.magic.`
535 renamed :meth:`~IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell.magic.`
536
536
537 * The functions :func:`ipmagic` and :func:`ipalias` have been removed from
537 * The functions :func:`ipmagic` and :func:`ipalias` have been removed from
538 :mod:`__builtins__`.
538 :mod:`__builtins__`.
539
539
540 * The references to the global
540 * The references to the global
541 :class:`~IPython.core.interactivehell.InteractiveShell` instance (``_ip``, and
541 :class:`~IPython.core.interactivehell.InteractiveShell` instance (``_ip``, and
542 ``__IP``) have been removed from the user's namespace. They are replaced by a
542 ``__IP``) have been removed from the user's namespace. They are replaced by a
543 new function called :func:`get_ipython` that returns the current
543 new function called :func:`get_ipython` that returns the current
544 :class:`~IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell` instance. This
544 :class:`~IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell` instance. This
545 function is injected into the user's namespace and is now the main way of
545 function is injected into the user's namespace and is now the main way of
546 accessing the running IPython.
546 accessing the running IPython.
547
547
548 * Old style configuration files :file:`ipythonrc` and :file:`ipy_user_conf.py`
548 * Old style configuration files :file:`ipythonrc` and :file:`ipy_user_conf.py`
549 are no longer supported. Users should migrate there configuration files to
549 are no longer supported. Users should migrate there configuration files to
550 the new format described :doc:`here </config/intro>` and
550 the new format described :doc:`here </config/intro>` and
551 :ref:`here <config_overview>`.
551 :ref:`here <config_overview>`.
552
552
553 * The old IPython extension API that relied on :func:`ipapi` has been
553 * The old IPython extension API that relied on :func:`ipapi` has been
554 completely removed. The new extension API is described :ref:`here
554 completely removed. The new extension API is described :ref:`here
555 <extensions_overview>`.
555 <extensions_overview>`.
556
556
557 * Support for ``qt3`` has been dropped. Users who need this should use
557 * Support for ``qt3`` has been dropped. Users who need this should use
558 previous versions of IPython.
558 previous versions of IPython.
559
559
560 * Removed :mod:`shellglobals` as it was obsolete.
560 * Removed :mod:`shellglobals` as it was obsolete.
561
561
562 * Removed all the threaded shells in :mod:`IPython.core.shell`. These are no
562 * Removed all the threaded shells in :mod:`IPython.core.shell`. These are no
563 longer needed because of the new capabilities in
563 longer needed because of the new capabilities in
564 :mod:`IPython.lib.inputhook`.
564 :mod:`IPython.lib.inputhook`.
565
565
566 * New top-level sub-packages have been created: :mod:`IPython.core`,
566 * New top-level sub-packages have been created: :mod:`IPython.core`,
567 :mod:`IPython.lib`, :mod:`IPython.utils`, :mod:`IPython.deathrow`,
567 :mod:`IPython.lib`, :mod:`IPython.utils`, :mod:`IPython.deathrow`,
568 :mod:`IPython.quarantine`. All existing top-level modules have been
568 :mod:`IPython.quarantine`. All existing top-level modules have been
569 moved to appropriate sub-packages. All internal import statements
569 moved to appropriate sub-packages. All internal import statements
570 have been updated and tests have been added. The build system (setup.py
570 have been updated and tests have been added. The build system (setup.py
571 and friends) have been updated. See :doc:`/api/index` for details of these
571 and friends) have been updated. See :doc:`/api/index` for details of these
572 new sub-packages.
572 new sub-packages.
573
573
574 * :mod:`IPython.ipapi` has been moved to :mod:`IPython.core.ipapi`.
574 * :mod:`IPython.ipapi` has been moved to :mod:`IPython.core.ipapi`.
575 :mod:`IPython.Shell` and :mod:`IPython.iplib` have been split and removed as
575 :mod:`IPython.Shell` and :mod:`IPython.iplib` have been split and removed as
576 part of the refactor.
576 part of the refactor.
577
577
578 * :mod:`Extensions` has been moved to :mod:`extensions` and all existing
578 * :mod:`Extensions` has been moved to :mod:`extensions` and all existing
579 extensions have been moved to either :mod:`IPython.quarantine` or
579 extensions have been moved to either :mod:`IPython.quarantine` or
580 :mod:`IPython.deathrow`. :mod:`IPython.quarantine` contains modules that we
580 :mod:`IPython.deathrow`. :mod:`IPython.quarantine` contains modules that we
581 plan on keeping but that need to be updated. :mod:`IPython.deathrow` contains
581 plan on keeping but that need to be updated. :mod:`IPython.deathrow` contains
582 modules that are either dead or that should be maintained as third party
582 modules that are either dead or that should be maintained as third party
583 libraries.
583 libraries.
584
584
585 * Previous IPython GUIs in :mod:`IPython.frontend` and :mod:`IPython.gui` are
585 * Previous IPython GUIs in :mod:`IPython.frontend` and :mod:`IPython.gui` are
586 likely broken, and have been removed to :mod:`IPython.deathrow` because of the
586 likely broken, and have been removed to :mod:`IPython.deathrow` because of the
587 refactoring in the core. With proper updates, these should still work.
587 refactoring in the core. With proper updates, these should still work.
588
588
589
589
590 Known Regressions
590 Known Regressions
591 -----------------
591 -----------------
592
592
593 We do our best to improve IPython, but there are some known regressions in 0.11
593 We do our best to improve IPython, but there are some known regressions in 0.11
594 relative to 0.10.2. First of all, there are features that have yet to be
594 relative to 0.10.2. First of all, there are features that have yet to be
595 ported to the new APIs, and in order to ensure that all of the installed code
595 ported to the new APIs, and in order to ensure that all of the installed code
596 runs for our users, we have moved them to two separate directories in the
596 runs for our users, we have moved them to two separate directories in the
597 source distribution, `quarantine` and `deathrow`. Finally, we have some other
597 source distribution, `quarantine` and `deathrow`. Finally, we have some other
598 miscellaneous regressions that we hope to fix as soon as possible. We now
598 miscellaneous regressions that we hope to fix as soon as possible. We now
599 describe all of these in more detail.
599 describe all of these in more detail.
600
600
601 Quarantine
601 Quarantine
602 ~~~~~~~~~~
602 ~~~~~~~~~~
603
603
604 These are tools and extensions that we consider relatively easy to update to
604 These are tools and extensions that we consider relatively easy to update to
605 the new classes and APIs, but that we simply haven't had time for. Any user
605 the new classes and APIs, but that we simply haven't had time for. Any user
606 who is interested in one of these is encouraged to help us by porting it and
606 who is interested in one of these is encouraged to help us by porting it and
607 submitting a pull request on our `development site`_.
607 submitting a pull request on our `development site`_.
608
608
609 .. _development site: http://github.com/ipython/ipython
609 .. _development site: http://github.com/ipython/ipython
610
610
611 Currently, the quarantine directory contains::
611 Currently, the quarantine directory contains::
612
612
613 clearcmd.py ipy_fsops.py ipy_signals.py
613 clearcmd.py ipy_fsops.py ipy_signals.py
614 envpersist.py ipy_gnuglobal.py ipy_synchronize_with.py
614 envpersist.py ipy_gnuglobal.py ipy_synchronize_with.py
615 ext_rescapture.py ipy_greedycompleter.py ipy_system_conf.py
615 ext_rescapture.py ipy_greedycompleter.py ipy_system_conf.py
616 InterpreterExec.py ipy_jot.py ipy_which.py
616 InterpreterExec.py ipy_jot.py ipy_which.py
617 ipy_app_completers.py ipy_lookfor.py ipy_winpdb.py
617 ipy_app_completers.py ipy_lookfor.py ipy_winpdb.py
618 ipy_autoreload.py ipy_profile_doctest.py ipy_workdir.py
618 ipy_autoreload.py ipy_profile_doctest.py ipy_workdir.py
619 ipy_completers.py ipy_pydb.py jobctrl.py
619 ipy_completers.py ipy_pydb.py jobctrl.py
620 ipy_editors.py ipy_rehashdir.py ledit.py
620 ipy_editors.py ipy_rehashdir.py ledit.py
621 ipy_exportdb.py ipy_render.py pspersistence.py
621 ipy_exportdb.py ipy_render.py pspersistence.py
622 ipy_extutil.py ipy_server.py win32clip.py
622 ipy_extutil.py ipy_server.py win32clip.py
623
623
624 Deathrow
624 Deathrow
625 ~~~~~~~~
625 ~~~~~~~~
626
626
627 These packages may be harder to update or make most sense as third-party
627 These packages may be harder to update or make most sense as third-party
628 libraries. Some of them are completely obsolete and have been already replaced
628 libraries. Some of them are completely obsolete and have been already replaced
629 by better functionality (we simply haven't had the time to carefully weed them
629 by better functionality (we simply haven't had the time to carefully weed them
630 out so they are kept here for now). Others simply require fixes to code that
630 out so they are kept here for now). Others simply require fixes to code that
631 the current core team may not be familiar with. If a tool you were used to is
631 the current core team may not be familiar with. If a tool you were used to is
632 included here, we encourage you to contact the dev list and we can discuss
632 included here, we encourage you to contact the dev list and we can discuss
633 whether it makes sense to keep it in IPython (if it can be maintained).
633 whether it makes sense to keep it in IPython (if it can be maintained).
634
634
635 Currently, the deathrow directory contains::
635 Currently, the deathrow directory contains::
636
636
637 astyle.py ipy_defaults.py ipy_vimserver.py
637 astyle.py ipy_defaults.py ipy_vimserver.py
638 dtutils.py ipy_kitcfg.py numeric_formats.py
638 dtutils.py ipy_kitcfg.py numeric_formats.py
639 Gnuplot2.py ipy_legacy.py numutils.py
639 Gnuplot2.py ipy_legacy.py numutils.py
640 GnuplotInteractive.py ipy_p4.py outputtrap.py
640 GnuplotInteractive.py ipy_p4.py outputtrap.py
641 GnuplotRuntime.py ipy_profile_none.py PhysicalQInput.py
641 GnuplotRuntime.py ipy_profile_none.py PhysicalQInput.py
642 ibrowse.py ipy_profile_numpy.py PhysicalQInteractive.py
642 ibrowse.py ipy_profile_numpy.py PhysicalQInteractive.py
643 igrid.py ipy_profile_scipy.py quitter.py*
643 igrid.py ipy_profile_scipy.py quitter.py*
644 ipipe.py ipy_profile_sh.py scitedirector.py
644 ipipe.py ipy_profile_sh.py scitedirector.py
645 iplib.py ipy_profile_zope.py Shell.py
645 iplib.py ipy_profile_zope.py Shell.py
646 ipy_constants.py ipy_traits_completer.py twshell.py
646 ipy_constants.py ipy_traits_completer.py twshell.py
647
647
648
648
649 Other regressions
649 Other regressions
650 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
650 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
651
651
652 * The machinery that adds functionality to the 'sh' profile for using IPython
652 * The machinery that adds functionality to the 'sh' profile for using IPython
653 as your system shell has not been updated to use the new APIs. As a result,
653 as your system shell has not been updated to use the new APIs. As a result,
654 only the aesthetic (prompt) changes are still implemented. We intend to fix
654 only the aesthetic (prompt) changes are still implemented. We intend to fix
655 this by 0.12. Tracked as issue 547_.
655 this by 0.12. Tracked as issue 547_.
656
656
657 .. _547: https://github.com/ipython/ipython/issues/547
657 .. _547: https://github.com/ipython/ipython/issues/547
658
658
659 * The installation of scripts on Windows was broken without setuptools, so we
659 * The installation of scripts on Windows was broken without setuptools, so we
660 now depend on setuptools on Windows. We hope to fix setuptools-less
660 now depend on setuptools on Windows. We hope to fix setuptools-less
661 installation, and then remove the setuptools dependency. Issue 539_.
661 installation, and then remove the setuptools dependency. Issue 539_.
662
662
663 .. _539: https://github.com/ipython/ipython/issues/539
663 .. _539: https://github.com/ipython/ipython/issues/539
664
664
665 * The directory history `_dh` is not saved between sessions. Issue 634_.
665 * The directory history `_dh` is not saved between sessions. Issue 634_.
666
666
667 .. _634: https://github.com/ipython/ipython/issues/634
667 .. _634: https://github.com/ipython/ipython/issues/634
668
668
669
669
670 Removed Features
670 Removed Features
671 ----------------
671 ----------------
672
672
673 As part of the updating of IPython, we have removed a few features for the
673 As part of the updating of IPython, we have removed a few features for the
674 purposes of cleaning up the codebase and interfaces. These removals are
674 purposes of cleaning up the codebase and interfaces. These removals are
675 permanent, but for any item listed below, equivalent functionality is
675 permanent, but for any item listed below, equivalent functionality is
676 available.
676 available.
677
677
678 * The magics Exit and Quit have been dropped as ways to exit IPython. Instead,
678 * The magics Exit and Quit have been dropped as ways to exit IPython. Instead,
679 the lowercase forms of both work either as a bare name (``exit``) or a
679 the lowercase forms of both work either as a bare name (``exit``) or a
680 function call (``exit()``). You can assign these to other names using
680 function call (``exit()``). You can assign these to other names using
681 exec_lines in the config file.
681 exec_lines in the config file.
682
682
683
683
684 .. _credits_011:
684 .. _credits_011:
685
685
686 Credits
686 Credits
687 -------
687 -------
688
688
689 Many users and developers contributed code, features, bug reports and ideas to
689 Many users and developers contributed code, features, bug reports and ideas to
690 this release. Please do not hesitate in contacting us if we've failed to
690 this release. Please do not hesitate in contacting us if we've failed to
691 acknowledge your contribution here. In particular, for this release we have
691 acknowledge your contribution here. In particular, for this release we have
692 contribution from the following people, a mix of new and regular names (in
692 contribution from the following people, a mix of new and regular names (in
693 alphabetical order by first name):
693 alphabetical order by first name):
694
694
695 * Aenugu Sai Kiran Reddy <saikrn08-at-gmail.com>
695 * Aenugu Sai Kiran Reddy <saikrn08-at-gmail.com>
696 * andy wilson <wilson.andrew.j+github-at-gmail.com>
696 * andy wilson <wilson.andrew.j+github-at-gmail.com>
697 * Antonio Cuni <antocuni>
697 * Antonio Cuni <antocuni>
698 * Barry Wark <barrywark-at-gmail.com>
698 * Barry Wark <barrywark-at-gmail.com>
699 * Beetoju Anuradha <anu.beethoju-at-gmail.com>
699 * Beetoju Anuradha <anu.beethoju-at-gmail.com>
700 * Benjamin Ragan-Kelley <minrk-at-Mercury.local>
700 * Benjamin Ragan-Kelley <minrk-at-Mercury.local>
701 * Brad Reisfeld
701 * Brad Reisfeld
702 * Brian E. Granger <ellisonbg-at-gmail.com>
702 * Brian E. Granger <ellisonbg-at-gmail.com>
703 * Christoph Gohlke <cgohlke-at-uci.edu>
703 * Christoph Gohlke <cgohlke-at-uci.edu>
704 * Cody Precord
704 * Cody Precord
705 * dan.milstein
705 * dan.milstein
706 * Darren Dale <dsdale24-at-gmail.com>
706 * Darren Dale <dsdale24-at-gmail.com>
707 * Dav Clark <davclark-at-berkeley.edu>
707 * Dav Clark <davclark-at-berkeley.edu>
708 * David Warde-Farley <wardefar-at-iro.umontreal.ca>
708 * David Warde-Farley <wardefar-at-iro.umontreal.ca>
709 * epatters <ejpatters-at-gmail.com>
709 * epatters <ejpatters-at-gmail.com>
710 * epatters <epatters-at-caltech.edu>
710 * epatters <epatters-at-caltech.edu>
711 * epatters <epatters-at-enthought.com>
711 * epatters <epatters-at-enthought.com>
712 * Eric Firing <efiring-at-hawaii.edu>
712 * Eric Firing <efiring-at-hawaii.edu>
713 * Erik Tollerud <erik.tollerud-at-gmail.com>
713 * Erik Tollerud <erik.tollerud-at-gmail.com>
714 * Evan Patterson <epatters-at-enthought.com>
714 * Evan Patterson <epatters-at-enthought.com>
715 * Fernando Perez <Fernando.Perez-at-berkeley.edu>
715 * Fernando Perez <Fernando.Perez-at-berkeley.edu>
716 * Gael Varoquaux <gael.varoquaux-at-normalesup.org>
716 * Gael Varoquaux <gael.varoquaux-at-normalesup.org>
717 * Gerardo <muzgash-at-Muzpelheim>
717 * Gerardo <muzgash-at-Muzpelheim>
718 * Jason Grout <jason.grout-at-drake.edu>
718 * Jason Grout <jason.grout-at-drake.edu>
719 * John Hunter <jdh2358-at-gmail.com>
719 * John Hunter <jdh2358-at-gmail.com>
720 * Jens Hedegaard Nielsen <jenshnielsen-at-gmail.com>
720 * Jens Hedegaard Nielsen <jenshnielsen-at-gmail.com>
721 * Johann Cohen-Tanugi <johann.cohentanugi-at-gmail.com>
721 * Johann Cohen-Tanugi <johann.cohentanugi-at-gmail.com>
722 * JΓΆrgen Stenarson <jorgen.stenarson-at-bostream.nu>
722 * JΓΆrgen Stenarson <jorgen.stenarson-at-bostream.nu>
723 * Justin Riley <justin.t.riley-at-gmail.com>
723 * Justin Riley <justin.t.riley-at-gmail.com>
724 * Kiorky
724 * Kiorky
725 * Laurent Dufrechou <laurent.dufrechou-at-gmail.com>
725 * Laurent Dufrechou <laurent.dufrechou-at-gmail.com>
726 * Luis Pedro Coelho <lpc-at-cmu.edu>
726 * Luis Pedro Coelho <lpc-at-cmu.edu>
727 * Mani chandra <mchandra-at-iitk.ac.in>
727 * Mani chandra <mchandra-at-iitk.ac.in>
728 * Mark E. Smith
728 * Mark E. Smith
729 * Mark Voorhies <mark.voorhies-at-ucsf.edu>
729 * Mark Voorhies <mark.voorhies-at-ucsf.edu>
730 * Martin Spacek <git-at-mspacek.mm.st>
730 * Martin Spacek <git-at-mspacek.mm.st>
731 * Michael Droettboom <mdroe-at-stsci.edu>
731 * Michael Droettboom <mdroe-at-stsci.edu>
732 * MinRK <benjaminrk-at-gmail.com>
732 * MinRK <benjaminrk-at-gmail.com>
733 * muzuiget <muzuiget-at-gmail.com>
733 * muzuiget <muzuiget-at-gmail.com>
734 * Nick Tarleton <nick-at-quixey.com>
734 * Nick Tarleton <nick-at-quixey.com>
735 * Nicolas Rougier <Nicolas.rougier-at-inria.fr>
735 * Nicolas Rougier <Nicolas.rougier-at-inria.fr>
736 * Omar Andres Zapata Mesa <andresete.chaos-at-gmail.com>
736 * Omar Andres Zapata Mesa <andresete.chaos-at-gmail.com>
737 * Paul Ivanov <pivanov314-at-gmail.com>
737 * Paul Ivanov <pivanov314-at-gmail.com>
738 * Pauli Virtanen <pauli.virtanen-at-iki.fi>
738 * Pauli Virtanen <pauli.virtanen-at-iki.fi>
739 * Prabhu Ramachandran
739 * Prabhu Ramachandran
740 * Ramana <sramana9-at-gmail.com>
740 * Ramana <sramana9-at-gmail.com>
741 * Robert Kern <robert.kern-at-gmail.com>
741 * Robert Kern <robert.kern-at-gmail.com>
742 * Sathesh Chandra <satheshchandra88-at-gmail.com>
742 * Sathesh Chandra <satheshchandra88-at-gmail.com>
743 * Satrajit Ghosh <satra-at-mit.edu>
743 * Satrajit Ghosh <satra-at-mit.edu>
744 * Sebastian Busch
744 * Sebastian Busch
745 * Skipper Seabold <jsseabold-at-gmail.com>
745 * Skipper Seabold <jsseabold-at-gmail.com>
746 * Stefan van der Walt <bzr-at-mentat.za.net>
746 * Stefan van der Walt <bzr-at-mentat.za.net>
747 * Stephan Peijnik <debian-at-sp.or.at>
747 * Stephan Peijnik <debian-at-sp.or.at>
748 * Steven Bethard
748 * Steven Bethard
749 * Thomas Kluyver <takowl-at-gmail.com>
749 * Thomas Kluyver <takowl-at-gmail.com>
750 * Thomas Spura <tomspur-at-fedoraproject.org>
750 * Thomas Spura <tomspur-at-fedoraproject.org>
751 * Tom Fetherston <tfetherston-at-aol.com>
751 * Tom Fetherston <tfetherston-at-aol.com>
752 * Tom MacWright
752 * Tom MacWright
753 * tzanko
753 * tzanko
754 * vankayala sowjanya <hai.sowjanya-at-gmail.com>
754 * vankayala sowjanya <hai.sowjanya-at-gmail.com>
755 * Vivian De Smedt <vds2212-at-VIVIAN>
755 * Vivian De Smedt <vds2212-at-VIVIAN>
756 * Ville M. Vainio <vivainio-at-gmail.com>
756 * Ville M. Vainio <vivainio-at-gmail.com>
757 * Vishal Vatsa <vishal.vatsa-at-gmail.com>
757 * Vishal Vatsa <vishal.vatsa-at-gmail.com>
758 * Vishnu S G <sgvishnu777-at-gmail.com>
758 * Vishnu S G <sgvishnu777-at-gmail.com>
759 * Walter Doerwald <walter-at-livinglogic.de>
759 * Walter Doerwald <walter-at-livinglogic.de>
760
760
761 .. note::
761 .. note::
762
762
763 This list was generated with the output of
763 This list was generated with the output of
764 ``git log dev-0.11 HEAD --format='* %aN <%aE>' | sed 's/@/\-at\-/' | sed 's/<>//' | sort -u``
764 ``git log dev-0.11 HEAD --format='* %aN <%aE>' | sed 's/@/\-at\-/' | sed 's/<>//' | sort -u``
765 after some cleanup. If you should be on this list, please add yourself.
765 after some cleanup. If you should be on this list, please add yourself.
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