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3 | The IPython Notebook |
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3 | The IPython Notebook | |
4 | ==================== |
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4 | ==================== | |
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6 | Introduction |
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6 | Introduction | |
7 | ------------ |
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7 | ------------ | |
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9 | The notebook extends the console-based approach to interactive computing in |
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9 | The notebook extends the console-based approach to interactive computing in | |
10 | a qualitatively new direction, providing a web-based application suitable for |
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10 | a qualitatively new direction, providing a web-based application suitable for | |
11 | capturing the whole computation process: developing, documenting, and |
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11 | capturing the whole computation process: developing, documenting, and | |
12 | executing code, as well as communicating the results. The IPython notebook |
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12 | executing code, as well as communicating the results. The IPython notebook | |
13 | combines two components: |
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13 | combines two components: | |
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15 | **A web application**: a browser-based tool for interactive authoring of |
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15 | **A web application**: a browser-based tool for interactive authoring of | |
16 | documents which combine explanatory text, mathematics, computations and their |
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16 | documents which combine explanatory text, mathematics, computations and their | |
17 | rich media output. |
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17 | rich media output. | |
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19 | **Notebook documents**: a representation of all content visible in the web |
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19 | **Notebook documents**: a representation of all content visible in the web | |
20 | application, including inputs and outputs of the computations, explanatory |
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20 | application, including inputs and outputs of the computations, explanatory | |
21 | text, mathematics, images, and rich media representations of objects. |
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21 | text, mathematics, images, and rich media representations of objects. | |
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23 | .. seealso:: |
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25 | See the :ref:`installation documentation <installnotebook>` for directions |
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25 | See the :ref:`installation documentation <installnotebook>` for directions | |
26 | on how to install the notebook and its dependencies. |
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26 | on how to install the notebook and its dependencies. | |
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29 | Main features of the web application |
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29 | Main features of the web application | |
30 | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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30 | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | |
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32 | * In-browser editing for code, with automatic syntax highlighting, |
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32 | * In-browser editing for code, with automatic syntax highlighting, | |
33 | indentation, and tab completion/introspection. |
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33 | indentation, and tab completion/introspection. | |
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35 | * The ability to execute code from the browser, with the results of |
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35 | * The ability to execute code from the browser, with the results of | |
36 | computations attached to the code which generated them. |
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36 | computations attached to the code which generated them. | |
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38 | * Displaying the result of computation using rich media representations, such |
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38 | * Displaying the result of computation using rich media representations, such | |
39 | as HTML, LaTeX, PNG, SVG, etc. For example, publication-quality figures |
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39 | as HTML, LaTeX, PNG, SVG, etc. For example, publication-quality figures | |
40 | rendered by the matplotlib_ library, can be included inline. |
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40 | rendered by the matplotlib_ library, can be included inline. | |
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42 | * In-browser editing for rich text using the Markdown_ markup language, which |
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42 | * In-browser editing for rich text using the Markdown_ markup language, which | |
43 | can provide commentary for the code, is not limited to plain text. |
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43 | can provide commentary for the code, is not limited to plain text. | |
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45 | * The ability to easily include mathematical notation within markdown cells |
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45 | * The ability to easily include mathematical notation within markdown cells | |
46 | using LaTeX, and rendered natively by MathJax_. |
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46 | using LaTeX, and rendered natively by MathJax_. | |
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50 | .. _MathJax: http://www.mathjax.org/ |
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50 | .. _MathJax: http://www.mathjax.org/ | |
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53 | Notebook documents |
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53 | Notebook documents | |
54 | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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54 | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | |
55 | Notebook documents contains the inputs and outputs of a interactive session as |
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55 | Notebook documents contains the inputs and outputs of a interactive session as | |
56 | well as additional text that accompanies the code but is not meant for |
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56 | well as additional text that accompanies the code but is not meant for | |
57 | execution. In this way, notebook files can serve as a complete computational |
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57 | execution. In this way, notebook files can serve as a complete computational | |
58 | record of a session, interleaving executable code with explanatory text, |
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58 | record of a session, interleaving executable code with explanatory text, | |
59 | mathematics, and rich representations of resulting objects. These documents |
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59 | mathematics, and rich representations of resulting objects. These documents | |
60 | are internally JSON_ files and are saved with the ``.ipynb`` extension. Since |
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60 | are internally JSON_ files and are saved with the ``.ipynb`` extension. Since | |
61 | JSON is a plain text format, they can be version-controlled and shared with |
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61 | JSON is a plain text format, they can be version-controlled and shared with | |
62 | colleagues. |
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62 | colleagues. | |
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64 | .. _JSON: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JSON |
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64 | .. _JSON: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JSON | |
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66 | Notebooks may be exported to a range of static formats, including HTML (for |
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66 | Notebooks may be exported to a range of static formats, including HTML (for | |
67 | example, for blog posts), reStructeredText, LaTeX, PDF, and slide shows, via |
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67 | example, for blog posts), reStructeredText, LaTeX, PDF, and slide shows, via | |
68 | the new :ref:`nbconvert <nbconvert>` command. |
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68 | the new :ref:`nbconvert <nbconvert>` command. | |
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70 | Furthermore, any ``.ipynb`` notebook document available from a public |
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70 | Furthermore, any ``.ipynb`` notebook document available from a public | |
71 | URL can be shared via the `IPython Notebook Viewer <nbviewer>`_ (nbviewer_). |
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71 | URL can be shared via the `IPython Notebook Viewer <nbviewer>`_ (nbviewer_). | |
72 | This service loads the notebook document from the URL and renders it as a |
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72 | This service loads the notebook document from the URL and renders it as a | |
73 | static web page. The results may thus be shared with a colleague, or as a |
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73 | static web page. The results may thus be shared with a colleague, or as a | |
74 | public blog post, without other users needing to install IPython themselves. |
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74 | public blog post, without other users needing to install IPython themselves. | |
75 | In effect, nbviewer_ is simply :ref:`nbconvert <nbconvert>` as a web service, |
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75 | In effect, nbviewer_ is simply :ref:`nbconvert <nbconvert>` as a web service, | |
76 | so you can do your own static conversions with nbconvert, without relying on |
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76 | so you can do your own static conversions with nbconvert, without relying on | |
77 | nbviewer. |
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77 | nbviewer. | |
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81 | .. seealso:: |
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81 | .. seealso:: | |
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83 | :ref:`Details on the notebook JSON file format <notebook_format>` |
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83 | :ref:`Details on the notebook JSON file format <notebook_format>` | |
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86 | Starting the notebook server |
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86 | Starting the notebook server | |
87 | ---------------------------- |
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87 | ---------------------------- | |
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89 | You can start running a notebook server from the command line using the |
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89 | You can start running a notebook server from the command line using the | |
90 | following command:: |
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90 | following command:: | |
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92 | ipython notebook |
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92 | ipython notebook | |
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94 | This will print some information about the notebook server in your console, |
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94 | This will print some information about the notebook server in your console, | |
95 | and open a web browser to the URL of the web application (by default, |
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95 | and open a web browser to the URL of the web application (by default, | |
96 | ``http://127.0.0.1:8888``). |
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96 | ``http://127.0.0.1:8888``). | |
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98 | The landing page of the IPython notebook web application, the **dashboard**, |
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98 | The landing page of the IPython notebook web application, the **dashboard**, | |
99 | shows the notebooks currently available in the notebook directory (by default, |
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99 | shows the notebooks currently available in the notebook directory (by default, | |
100 | the directory from which the notebook server was started). |
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100 | the directory from which the notebook server was started). | |
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102 | You can create new notebooks from the dashboard with the ``New Notebook`` |
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102 | You can create new notebooks from the dashboard with the ``New Notebook`` | |
103 | button, or open existing ones by clicking on their name. You can also drag |
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103 | button, or open existing ones by clicking on their name. You can also drag | |
104 | and drop ``.ipynb`` notebooks and standard ``.py`` Python source code files |
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104 | and drop ``.ipynb`` notebooks and standard ``.py`` Python source code files | |
105 | into the notebook list area. |
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105 | into the notebook list area. | |
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107 | When starting a notebook server from the command line, you can also open a |
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107 | When starting a notebook server from the command line, you can also open a | |
108 | particular notebook directly, bypassing the dashboard, with ``ipython notebook |
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108 | particular notebook directly, bypassing the dashboard, with ``ipython notebook | |
109 | my_notebook.ipynb``. The ``.ipynb`` extension is assumed if no extension is |
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109 | my_notebook.ipynb``. The ``.ipynb`` extension is assumed if no extension is | |
110 | given. |
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110 | given. | |
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112 | When you are inside an open notebook, the `File | Open...` menu option will |
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112 | When you are inside an open notebook, the `File | Open...` menu option will | |
113 | open the dashboard in a new browser tab, to allow you to open another notebook |
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113 | open the dashboard in a new browser tab, to allow you to open another notebook | |
114 | from the notebook directory or to create a new notebook. |
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114 | from the notebook directory or to create a new notebook. | |
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117 | .. note:: |
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117 | .. note:: | |
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119 | You can start more than one notebook server at the same time, if you want |
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119 | You can start more than one notebook server at the same time, if you want | |
120 | to work on notebooks in different directories. By default the first |
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120 | to work on notebooks in different directories. By default the first | |
121 | notebook server starts on port 8888, and later notebook servers search for |
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121 | notebook server starts on port 8888, and later notebook servers search for | |
122 | ports near that one. You can also manually specify the port with the |
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122 | ports near that one. You can also manually specify the port with the | |
123 | ``--port`` option. |
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123 | ``--port`` option. | |
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125 | Creating a new notebook document |
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125 | Creating a new notebook document | |
126 | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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128 | A new notebook may be created at any time, either from the dashboard, or using |
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128 | A new notebook may be created at any time, either from the dashboard, or using | |
129 | the `File | New` menu option from within an active notebook. The new notebook |
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129 | the `File | New` menu option from within an active notebook. The new notebook | |
130 | is created within the same directory and will open in a new browser tab. It |
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130 | is created within the same directory and will open in a new browser tab. It | |
131 | will also be reflected as a new entry in the notebook list on the dashboard. |
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131 | will also be reflected as a new entry in the notebook list on the dashboard. | |
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134 | Opening notebooks |
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134 | Opening notebooks | |
135 | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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135 | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | |
136 | An open notebook has **exactly one** interactive session connected to an |
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136 | An open notebook has **exactly one** interactive session connected to an | |
137 | :ref:`IPython kernel <ipythonzmq>`, which will execute code sent by the user |
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137 | :ref:`IPython kernel <ipythonzmq>`, which will execute code sent by the user | |
138 | and communicate back results. This kernel remains active if the web browser |
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138 | and communicate back results. This kernel remains active if the web browser | |
139 | window is closed, and reopening the same notebook from the dashboard will |
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139 | window is closed, and reopening the same notebook from the dashboard will | |
140 | reconnect the web application to the same kernel. In the dashboard, notebooks |
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140 | reconnect the web application to the same kernel. In the dashboard, notebooks | |
141 | with an active kernel have a ``Shutdown`` button next to them, whereas |
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141 | with an active kernel have a ``Shutdown`` button next to them, whereas | |
142 | notebooks without an active kernel have a ``Delete`` button in its place. |
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142 | notebooks without an active kernel have a ``Delete`` button in its place. | |
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144 | Other clients may connect to the same underlying IPython kernel. |
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144 | Other clients may connect to the same underlying IPython kernel. | |
145 | The notebook server always prints to the terminal the full details of |
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145 | The notebook server always prints to the terminal the full details of | |
146 | how to connect to each kernel, with messages such as the following:: |
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146 | how to connect to each kernel, with messages such as the following:: | |
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148 | [NotebookApp] Kernel started: 87f7d2c0-13e3-43df-8bb8-1bd37aaf3373 |
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148 | [NotebookApp] Kernel started: 87f7d2c0-13e3-43df-8bb8-1bd37aaf3373 | |
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150 | This long string is the kernel's ID which is sufficient for getting the |
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150 | This long string is the kernel's ID which is sufficient for getting the | |
151 | information necessary to connect to the kernel. You can also request this |
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151 | information necessary to connect to the kernel. You can also request this | |
152 | connection data by running the ``%connect_info`` :ref:`magic |
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152 | connection data by running the ``%connect_info`` :ref:`magic | |
153 | <magics_explained>`. This will print the same ID information as well as the |
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153 | <magics_explained>`. This will print the same ID information as well as the | |
154 | content of the JSON data structure it contains. |
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154 | content of the JSON data structure it contains. | |
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156 | You can then, for example, manually start a Qt console connected to the *same* |
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156 | You can then, for example, manually start a Qt console connected to the *same* | |
157 | kernel from the command line, by passing a portion of the ID:: |
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157 | kernel from the command line, by passing a portion of the ID:: | |
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159 | $ ipython qtconsole --existing 87f7d2c0 |
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159 | $ ipython qtconsole --existing 87f7d2c0 | |
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161 | Without an ID, ``--existing`` will connect to the most recently |
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161 | Without an ID, ``--existing`` will connect to the most recently | |
162 | started kernel. This can also be done by running the ``%qtconsole`` |
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162 | started kernel. This can also be done by running the ``%qtconsole`` | |
163 | :ref:`magic <magics_explained>` in the notebook. |
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163 | :ref:`magic <magics_explained>` in the notebook. | |
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165 | .. seealso:: |
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165 | .. seealso:: | |
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167 | :ref:`ipythonzmq` |
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167 | :ref:`ipythonzmq` | |
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169 | Notebook user interface |
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169 | Notebook user interface | |
170 | ----------------------- |
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172 | When you create a new notebook document, you will be presented with the |
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172 | When you create a new notebook document, you will be presented with the | |
173 | **notebook name**, a **menu bar**, a **toolbar** and an empty **code |
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173 | **notebook name**, a **menu bar**, a **toolbar** and an empty **code | |
174 | cell**. |
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174 | cell**. | |
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176 | **notebook name**: The name of the notebook document is displayed at the top |
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176 | **notebook name**: The name of the notebook document is displayed at the top | |
177 | of the page, next to the ``IP[y]: Notebook`` logo. This name reflects the name |
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177 | of the page, next to the ``IP[y]: Notebook`` logo. This name reflects the name | |
178 | of the ``.ipynb`` notebook document file. Clicking on the notebook name |
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178 | of the ``.ipynb`` notebook document file. Clicking on the notebook name | |
179 | brings up a dialog which allows you to rename it. Thus, renaming a notebook |
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179 | brings up a dialog which allows you to rename it. Thus, renaming a notebook | |
180 | from "Untitled0" to "My first notebook" in the browser, renames the |
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180 | from "Untitled0" to "My first notebook" in the browser, renames the | |
181 | ``Untitled0.ipynb`` file to ``My first notebook.ipynb``. |
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181 | ``Untitled0.ipynb`` file to ``My first notebook.ipynb``. | |
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183 | **menu bar**: The menu bar presents different options that may be used to |
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183 | **menu bar**: The menu bar presents different options that may be used to | |
184 | manipulate the way the notebook functions. |
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184 | manipulate the way the notebook functions. | |
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186 | **toolbar**: The tool bar gives a quick way of performing the most-used |
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186 | **toolbar**: The tool bar gives a quick way of performing the most-used | |
187 | operations within the notebook, by clicking on an icon. |
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187 | operations within the notebook, by clicking on an icon. | |
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189 | **code cell**: the default type of cell, read on for an explanation of cells |
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189 | **code cell**: the default type of cell, read on for an explanation of cells | |
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192 | Structure of a notebook document |
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192 | Structure of a notebook document | |
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195 | The notebook consists of a sequence of cells. A cell is a multi-line |
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195 | The notebook consists of a sequence of cells. A cell is a multi-line | |
196 | text input field, and its contents can be executed by using |
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196 | text input field, and its contents can be executed by using | |
197 | :kbd:`Shift-Enter`, or by clicking either the "Play" button the toolbar, or |
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197 | :kbd:`Shift-Enter`, or by clicking either the "Play" button the toolbar, or | |
198 | `Cell | Run` in the menu bar. The execution behavior of a cell is determined |
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198 | `Cell | Run` in the menu bar. The execution behavior of a cell is determined | |
199 | the cell's type. There are four types of cells: **code cells**, **markdown |
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199 | the cell's type. There are four types of cells: **code cells**, **markdown | |
200 | cells**, **raw cells** and **heading cells**. Every cell starts off |
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200 | cells**, **raw cells** and **heading cells**. Every cell starts off | |
201 | being a **code cell**, but its type can be changed by using a dropdown on the |
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201 | being a **code cell**, but its type can be changed by using a dropdown on the | |
202 | toolbar (which will be "Code", initially), or via :ref:`keyboard shortcuts |
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202 | toolbar (which will be "Code", initially), or via :ref:`keyboard shortcuts | |
203 | <keyboard-shortcuts>`. |
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203 | <keyboard-shortcuts>`. | |
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205 | For more information on the different things you can do in a notebook, |
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205 | For more information on the different things you can do in a notebook, | |
206 | see the `collection of examples |
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206 | see the `collection of examples | |
207 | <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/tree/master/examples/notebooks#readme>`_. |
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207 | <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/tree/master/examples/notebooks#readme>`_. | |
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209 | Code cells |
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209 | Code cells | |
210 | ~~~~~~~~~~ |
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211 | A *code cell* allows you to edit and write new code, with full syntax |
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211 | A *code cell* allows you to edit and write new code, with full syntax | |
212 | highlighting and tab completion. By default, the language associated to a code |
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212 | highlighting and tab completion. By default, the language associated to a code | |
213 | cell is Python, but other languages, such as ``Julia`` and ``R``, can be |
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213 | cell is Python, but other languages, such as ``Julia`` and ``R``, can be | |
214 | handled using :ref:`cell magic commands <magics_explained>`. |
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214 | handled using :ref:`cell magic commands <magics_explained>`. | |
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216 | When a code cell is executed, code that it contains is sent to the kernel |
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216 | When a code cell is executed, code that it contains is sent to the kernel | |
217 | associated with the notebook. The results that are returned from this |
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217 | associated with the notebook. The results that are returned from this | |
218 | computation are then displayed in the notebook as the cell's *output*. The |
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218 | computation are then displayed in the notebook as the cell's *output*. The | |
219 | output is not limited to text, with many other possible forms of output are |
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219 | output is not limited to text, with many other possible forms of output are | |
220 | also possible, including ``matplotlib`` figures and HTML tables (as used, for |
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220 | also possible, including ``matplotlib`` figures and HTML tables (as used, for | |
221 | example, in the ``pandas`` data analysis package). This is known as IPython's |
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221 | example, in the ``pandas`` data analysis package). This is known as IPython's | |
222 | *rich display* capability. |
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222 | *rich display* capability. | |
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224 | .. seealso:: |
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224 | .. seealso:: | |
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226 | `Basic Output`_ example notebook |
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226 | `Basic Output`_ example notebook | |
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228 | `Rich Display System`_ example notebook |
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228 | `Rich Display System`_ example notebook | |
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230 | Markdown cells |
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230 | Markdown cells | |
231 | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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231 | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | |
232 | You can document the computational process in a literate way, alternating |
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232 | You can document the computational process in a literate way, alternating | |
233 | descriptive text with code, using *rich text*. In IPython this is accomplished |
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233 | descriptive text with code, using *rich text*. In IPython this is accomplished | |
234 | by marking up text with the Markdown language. The corresponding cells are |
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234 | by marking up text with the Markdown language. The corresponding cells are | |
235 | called *Markdown cells*. The Markdown language provides a simple way to |
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235 | called *Markdown cells*. The Markdown language provides a simple way to | |
236 | perform this text markup, that is, to specify which parts of the text should |
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236 | perform this text markup, that is, to specify which parts of the text should | |
237 | be emphasized (italics), bold, form lists, etc. |
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237 | be emphasized (italics), bold, form lists, etc. | |
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240 | When a Markdown cell is executed, the Markdown code is converted into |
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240 | When a Markdown cell is executed, the Markdown code is converted into | |
241 | the corresponding formatted rich text. Markdown allows arbitrary HTML code for |
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241 | the corresponding formatted rich text. Markdown allows arbitrary HTML code for | |
242 | formatting. |
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242 | formatting. | |
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244 | Within Markdown cells, you can also include *mathematics* in a straightforward |
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244 | Within Markdown cells, you can also include *mathematics* in a straightforward | |
245 | way, using standard LaTeX notation: ``$...$`` for inline mathematics and |
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245 | way, using standard LaTeX notation: ``$...$`` for inline mathematics and | |
246 | ``$$...$$`` for displayed mathematics. When the Markdown cell is executed, |
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246 | ``$$...$$`` for displayed mathematics. When the Markdown cell is executed, | |
247 | the LaTeX portions are automatically rendered in the HTML output as equations |
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247 | the LaTeX portions are automatically rendered in the HTML output as equations | |
248 | with high quality typography. This is made possible by MathJax_, which |
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248 | with high quality typography. This is made possible by MathJax_, which | |
249 | supports a `large subset <mathjax_tex>`_ of LaTeX functionality |
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249 | supports a `large subset <mathjax_tex>`_ of LaTeX functionality | |
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251 | .. _mathjax_tex: http://docs.mathjax.org/en/latest/tex.html |
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251 | .. _mathjax_tex: http://docs.mathjax.org/en/latest/tex.html | |
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253 | Standard mathematics environments defined by LaTeX and AMS-LaTeX (the |
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253 | Standard mathematics environments defined by LaTeX and AMS-LaTeX (the | |
254 | `amsmath` package) also work, such as |
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254 | `amsmath` package) also work, such as | |
255 | ``\begin{equation}...\end{equation}``, and ``\begin{align}...\end{align}``. |
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255 | ``\begin{equation}...\end{equation}``, and ``\begin{align}...\end{align}``. | |
256 | New LaTeX macros may be defined using standard methods, |
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256 | New LaTeX macros may be defined using standard methods, | |
257 | such as ``\newcommand``, by placing them anywhere *between math delimiters* in |
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257 | such as ``\newcommand``, by placing them anywhere *between math delimiters* in | |
258 | a Markdown cell. These definitions are then available throughout the rest of |
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258 | a Markdown cell. These definitions are then available throughout the rest of | |
259 | the IPython session. |
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259 | the IPython session. | |
260 |
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261 | .. seealso:: |
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261 | .. seealso:: | |
262 |
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262 | |||
263 | `Markdown Cells`_ example notebook |
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263 | `Markdown Cells`_ example notebook | |
264 |
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264 | |||
265 | Raw cells |
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265 | Raw cells | |
266 | ~~~~~~~~~ |
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266 | ~~~~~~~~~ | |
267 |
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267 | |||
268 | *Raw* cells provide a place in which you can write *output* directly. |
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268 | *Raw* cells provide a place in which you can write *output* directly. | |
269 | Raw cells are not evaluated by the notebook. |
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269 | Raw cells are not evaluated by the notebook. | |
270 | When passed through :ref:`nbconvert <nbconvert>`, raw cells arrive in the |
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270 | When passed through :ref:`nbconvert <nbconvert>`, raw cells arrive in the | |
271 | destination format unmodified. For example, this allows you to type full LaTeX |
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271 | destination format unmodified. For example, this allows you to type full LaTeX | |
272 | into a raw cell, which will only be rendered by LaTeX after conversion by |
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272 | into a raw cell, which will only be rendered by LaTeX after conversion by | |
273 | nbconvert. |
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273 | nbconvert. | |
274 |
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275 | Heading cells |
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275 | Heading cells | |
276 | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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276 | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | |
277 |
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277 | |||
278 | You can provide a conceptual structure for your computational document as a |
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278 | You can provide a conceptual structure for your computational document as a | |
279 | whole using different levels of headings; there are 6 levels available, from |
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279 | whole using different levels of headings; there are 6 levels available, from | |
280 | level 1 (top level) down to level 6 (paragraph). These can be used later for |
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280 | level 1 (top level) down to level 6 (paragraph). These can be used later for | |
281 | constructing tables of contents, etc. As with Markdown cells, a heading |
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281 | constructing tables of contents, etc. As with Markdown cells, a heading | |
282 | cell is replaced by a rich text rendering of the heading when the cell is |
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282 | cell is replaced by a rich text rendering of the heading when the cell is | |
283 | executed. |
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283 | executed. | |
284 |
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285 |
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286 | Basic workflow |
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286 | Basic workflow | |
287 | -------------- |
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287 | -------------- | |
288 |
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288 | |||
289 | The normal workflow in a notebook is, then, quite similar to a standard |
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289 | The normal workflow in a notebook is, then, quite similar to a standard | |
290 | IPython session, with the difference that you can edit cells in-place multiple |
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290 | IPython session, with the difference that you can edit cells in-place multiple | |
291 | times until you obtain the desired results, rather than having to |
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291 | times until you obtain the desired results, rather than having to | |
292 | rerun separate scripts with the ``%run`` magic command. |
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292 | rerun separate scripts with the ``%run`` magic command. | |
293 |
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294 |
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295 | Typically, you will work on a computational problem in pieces, organizing |
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295 | Typically, you will work on a computational problem in pieces, organizing | |
296 | related ideas into cells and moving forward once previous parts work |
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296 | related ideas into cells and moving forward once previous parts work | |
297 | correctly. This is much more convenient for interactive exploration than |
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297 | correctly. This is much more convenient for interactive exploration than | |
298 | breaking up a computation into scripts that must be executed together, as was |
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298 | breaking up a computation into scripts that must be executed together, as was | |
299 | previously necessary, especially if parts of them take a long time to run. |
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299 | previously necessary, especially if parts of them take a long time to run. | |
300 |
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301 | At certain moments, it may be necessary to interrupt a calculation which is |
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301 | At certain moments, it may be necessary to interrupt a calculation which is | |
302 | taking too long to complete. This may be done with the `Kernel | Interrupt` |
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302 | taking too long to complete. This may be done with the `Kernel | Interrupt` | |
303 | menu option, or the :kbd:`Ctrl-m i` keyboard shortcut. |
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303 | menu option, or the :kbd:`Ctrl-m i` keyboard shortcut. | |
304 | Similarly, it may be necessary or desirable to restart the whole computational |
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304 | Similarly, it may be necessary or desirable to restart the whole computational | |
305 | process, with the `Kernel | Restart` menu option or :kbd:`Ctrl-m .` |
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305 | process, with the `Kernel | Restart` menu option or :kbd:`Ctrl-m .` | |
306 | shortcut. |
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306 | shortcut. | |
307 |
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308 | A notebook may be downloaded in either a ``.ipynb`` or ``.py`` file from the |
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308 | A notebook may be downloaded in either a ``.ipynb`` or ``.py`` file from the | |
309 | menu option `File | Download as`. Choosing the ``.py`` option downloads a |
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309 | menu option `File | Download as`. Choosing the ``.py`` option downloads a | |
310 | Python ``.py`` script, in which all rich output has been removed and the |
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310 | Python ``.py`` script, in which all rich output has been removed and the | |
311 | content of markdown cells have been inserted as comments. |
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311 | content of markdown cells have been inserted as comments. | |
312 |
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312 | |||
313 | .. seealso:: |
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313 | .. seealso:: | |
314 |
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314 | |||
315 | `Running Code in the IPython Notebook`_ example notebook |
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315 | `Running Code in the IPython Notebook`_ example notebook | |
316 |
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316 | |||
317 | `Basic Output`_ example notebook |
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317 | `Basic Output`_ example notebook | |
318 |
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318 | |||
319 | :ref:`a warning about doing "roundtrip" conversions <note_about_roundtrip>`. |
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319 | :ref:`a warning about doing "roundtrip" conversions <note_about_roundtrip>`. | |
320 |
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321 | .. _keyboard-shortcuts: |
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321 | .. _keyboard-shortcuts: | |
322 |
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322 | |||
323 | Keyboard shortcuts |
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323 | Keyboard shortcuts | |
324 | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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324 | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | |
325 | All actions in the notebook can be performed with the mouse, but keyboard |
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325 | All actions in the notebook can be performed with the mouse, but keyboard | |
326 | shortcuts are also available for the most common ones. The essential shortcuts |
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326 | shortcuts are also available for the most common ones. The essential shortcuts | |
327 | to remember are the following: |
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327 | to remember are the following: | |
328 |
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329 | * :kbd:`Shift-Enter`: run cell |
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329 | * :kbd:`Shift-Enter`: run cell | |
330 | Execute the current cell, show output (if any), and jump to the next cell |
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330 | Execute the current cell, show output (if any), and jump to the next cell | |
331 | below. If :kbd:`Shift-Enter` is invoked on the last cell, a new code |
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331 | below. If :kbd:`Shift-Enter` is invoked on the last cell, a new code | |
332 | cell will also be created. Note that in the notebook, typing :kbd:`Enter` |
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332 | cell will also be created. Note that in the notebook, typing :kbd:`Enter` | |
333 | on its own *never* forces execution, but rather just inserts a new line in |
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333 | on its own *never* forces execution, but rather just inserts a new line in | |
334 | the current cell. :kbd:`Shift-Enter` is equivalent to clicking the |
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334 | the current cell. :kbd:`Shift-Enter` is equivalent to clicking the | |
335 | ``Cell | Run`` menu item. |
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335 | ``Cell | Run`` menu item. | |
336 |
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337 | * :kbd:`Ctrl-Enter`: run cell in-place |
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337 | * :kbd:`Ctrl-Enter`: run cell in-place | |
338 | Execute the current cell as if it were in "terminal mode", where any |
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338 | Execute the current cell as if it were in "terminal mode", where any | |
339 | output is shown, but the cursor *remains* in the current cell. The cell's |
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339 | output is shown, but the cursor *remains* in the current cell. The cell's | |
340 | entire contents are selected after execution, so you can just start typing |
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340 | entire contents are selected after execution, so you can just start typing | |
341 | and only the new input will be in the cell. This is convenient for doing |
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341 | and only the new input will be in the cell. This is convenient for doing | |
342 | quick experiments in place, or for querying things like filesystem |
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342 | quick experiments in place, or for querying things like filesystem | |
343 | content, without needing to create additional cells that you may not want |
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343 | content, without needing to create additional cells that you may not want | |
344 | to be saved in the notebook. |
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344 | to be saved in the notebook. | |
345 |
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346 | * :kbd:`Alt-Enter`: run cell, insert below |
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346 | * :kbd:`Alt-Enter`: run cell, insert below | |
347 | Executes the current cell, shows the output, and inserts a *new* |
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347 | Executes the current cell, shows the output, and inserts a *new* | |
348 | cell between the current cell and the cell below (if one exists). This |
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348 | cell between the current cell and the cell below (if one exists). This | |
349 | is thus a shortcut for the sequence :kbd:`Shift-Enter`, :kbd:`Ctrl-m a`. |
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349 | is thus a shortcut for the sequence :kbd:`Shift-Enter`, :kbd:`Ctrl-m a`. | |
350 | (:kbd:`Ctrl-m a` adds a new cell above the current one.) |
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350 | (:kbd:`Ctrl-m a` adds a new cell above the current one.) | |
351 |
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352 | * :kbd:`Ctrl-m`: |
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352 | * :kbd:`Ctrl-m`: | |
353 | This is the prefix for *all* other shortcuts, which consist of :kbd:`Ctrl-m` |
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353 | This is the prefix for *all* other shortcuts, which consist of :kbd:`Ctrl-m` | |
354 | followed by a single letter or character. For example, if you type |
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354 | followed by a single letter or character. For example, if you type | |
355 | :kbd:`Ctrl-m h` (that is, the sole letter :kbd:`h` after :kbd:`Ctrl-m`), |
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355 | :kbd:`Ctrl-m h` (that is, the sole letter :kbd:`h` after :kbd:`Ctrl-m`), | |
356 | IPython will show you all the available keyboard shortcuts. |
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356 | IPython will show you all the available keyboard shortcuts. | |
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359 | .. |
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359 | .. | |
360 | TODO: these live in IPython/html/static/notebook/js/quickhelp.js |
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360 | TODO: these live in IPython/html/static/notebook/js/quickhelp.js | |
361 | They were last updated for IPython 1.0 release, so update them again for |
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361 | They were last updated for IPython 1.0 release, so update them again for | |
362 | future releases. |
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362 | future releases. | |
363 |
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363 | |||
364 | Here is the complete set of keyboard shortcuts available: |
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364 | Here is the complete set of keyboard shortcuts available: | |
365 |
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366 | ============ ========================== |
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366 | ============ ========================== | |
367 | **Shortcut** **Action** |
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367 | **Shortcut** **Action** | |
368 | ------------ -------------------------- |
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368 | ------------ -------------------------- | |
369 | Shift-Enter run cell |
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369 | Shift-Enter run cell | |
370 | Ctrl-Enter run cell in-place |
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370 | Ctrl-Enter run cell in-place | |
371 | Alt-Enter run cell, insert below |
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371 | Alt-Enter run cell, insert below | |
372 | Ctrl-m x cut cell |
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372 | Ctrl-m x cut cell | |
373 | Ctrl-m c copy cell |
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373 | Ctrl-m c copy cell | |
374 | Ctrl-m v paste cell |
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374 | Ctrl-m v paste cell | |
375 | Ctrl-m d delete cell |
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375 | Ctrl-m d delete cell | |
376 | Ctrl-m z undo last cell deletion |
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376 | Ctrl-m z undo last cell deletion | |
377 | Ctrl-m - split cell |
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377 | Ctrl-m - split cell | |
378 | Ctrl-m a insert cell above |
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378 | Ctrl-m a insert cell above | |
379 | Ctrl-m b insert cell below |
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379 | Ctrl-m b insert cell below | |
380 | Ctrl-m o toggle output |
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380 | Ctrl-m o toggle output | |
381 | Ctrl-m O toggle output scroll |
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381 | Ctrl-m O toggle output scroll | |
382 | Ctrl-m l toggle line numbers |
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382 | Ctrl-m l toggle line numbers | |
383 | Ctrl-m s save notebook |
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383 | Ctrl-m s save notebook | |
384 | Ctrl-m j move cell down |
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384 | Ctrl-m j move cell down | |
385 | Ctrl-m k move cell up |
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385 | Ctrl-m k move cell up | |
386 | Ctrl-m y code cell |
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386 | Ctrl-m y code cell | |
387 | Ctrl-m m markdown cell |
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387 | Ctrl-m m markdown cell | |
388 | Ctrl-m t raw cell |
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388 | Ctrl-m t raw cell | |
389 | Ctrl-m 1-6 heading 1-6 cell |
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389 | Ctrl-m 1-6 heading 1-6 cell | |
390 | Ctrl-m p select previous |
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390 | Ctrl-m p select previous | |
391 | Ctrl-m n select next |
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391 | Ctrl-m n select next | |
392 | Ctrl-m i interrupt kernel |
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392 | Ctrl-m i interrupt kernel | |
393 | Ctrl-m . restart kernel |
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393 | Ctrl-m . restart kernel | |
394 | Ctrl-m h show keyboard shortcuts |
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394 | Ctrl-m h show keyboard shortcuts | |
395 | ============ ========================== |
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395 | ============ ========================== | |
396 |
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398 |
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399 | Plotting |
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399 | Plotting | |
400 | -------- |
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400 | -------- | |
401 | One major feature of the notebook is the ability to display plots that are the |
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401 | One major feature of the notebook is the ability to display plots that are the | |
402 | output of running code cells. IPython is designed to work seamlessly with the |
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402 | output of running code cells. IPython is designed to work seamlessly with the | |
403 | matplotlib_ plotting library to provide this functionality. |
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403 | matplotlib_ plotting library to provide this functionality. | |
404 |
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405 | To set this up, before any plotting is performed you must execute the |
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405 | To set this up, before any plotting is performed you must execute the | |
406 | ``%matplotlib`` :ref:`magic command <magics_explained>`. This performs the |
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406 | ``%matplotlib`` :ref:`magic command <magics_explained>`. This performs the | |
407 | necessary behind-the-scenes setup for IPython to work correctly hand in hand |
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407 | necessary behind-the-scenes setup for IPython to work correctly hand in hand | |
408 | with ``matplotlib``; it does *not*, however, actually execute any Python |
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408 | with ``matplotlib``; it does *not*, however, actually execute any Python | |
409 | ``import`` commands, that is, no names are added to the namespace. |
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409 | ``import`` commands, that is, no names are added to the namespace. | |
410 |
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410 | |||
411 | If the ``%matplotlib`` magic is called without an argument, the |
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411 | If the ``%matplotlib`` magic is called without an argument, the | |
412 | output of a plotting command is displayed using the default ``matplotlib`` |
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412 | output of a plotting command is displayed using the default ``matplotlib`` | |
413 | backend in a separate window. Alternatively, the backend can be explicitly |
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413 | backend in a separate window. Alternatively, the backend can be explicitly | |
414 | requested using, for example:: |
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414 | requested using, for example:: | |
415 |
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415 | |||
416 | %matplotlib gtk |
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416 | %matplotlib gtk | |
417 |
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417 | |||
418 | A particularly interesting backend, provided by IPython, is the ``inline`` |
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418 | A particularly interesting backend, provided by IPython, is the ``inline`` | |
419 | backend. This is available only for the IPython Notebook and the |
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419 | backend. This is available only for the IPython Notebook and the | |
420 | :ref:`IPython QtConsole <qtconsole>`. It can be invoked as follows:: |
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420 | :ref:`IPython QtConsole <qtconsole>`. It can be invoked as follows:: | |
421 |
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421 | |||
422 | %matplotlib inline |
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422 | %matplotlib inline | |
423 |
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423 | |||
424 | With this backend, the output of plotting commands is displayed *inline* |
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424 | With this backend, the output of plotting commands is displayed *inline* | |
425 | within the notebook, directly below the code cell that produced it. The |
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425 | within the notebook, directly below the code cell that produced it. The | |
426 | resulting plots will then also be stored in the notebook document. |
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426 | resulting plots will then also be stored in the notebook document. | |
427 |
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427 | |||
428 | .. seealso:: |
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428 | .. seealso:: | |
429 |
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429 | |||
430 | `Plotting with Matplotlib`_ example notebook |
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430 | `Plotting with Matplotlib`_ example notebook | |
431 |
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431 | |||
432 |
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432 | |||
433 | Configuring the IPython Notebook |
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433 | Configuring the IPython Notebook | |
434 | -------------------------------- |
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434 | -------------------------------- | |
435 | The notebook server can be run with a variety of command line arguments. |
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435 | The notebook server can be run with a variety of command line arguments. | |
436 | To see a list of available options enter:: |
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436 | To see a list of available options enter:: | |
437 |
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437 | |||
438 | $ ipython notebook --help |
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438 | $ ipython notebook --help | |
439 |
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439 | |||
440 | Defaults for these options can also be set by creating a file named |
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440 | Defaults for these options can also be set by creating a file named | |
441 | ``ipython_notebook_config.py`` in your IPython *profile folder*. The profile |
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441 | ``ipython_notebook_config.py`` in your IPython *profile folder*. The profile | |
442 | folder is a subfolder of your IPython directory; to find out where it is |
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442 | folder is a subfolder of your IPython directory; to find out where it is | |
443 | located, run:: |
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443 | located, run:: | |
444 |
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444 | |||
445 | $ ipython locate |
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445 | $ ipython locate | |
446 |
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446 | |||
447 | To create a new set of default configuration files, with lots of information |
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447 | To create a new set of default configuration files, with lots of information | |
448 | on available options, use:: |
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448 | on available options, use:: | |
449 |
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449 | |||
450 | $ ipython profile create |
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450 | $ ipython profile create | |
451 |
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451 | |||
452 | .. seealso:: |
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452 | .. seealso:: | |
453 |
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453 | |||
454 | :ref:`config_overview`, in particular :ref:`Profiles`. |
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454 | :ref:`config_overview`, in particular :ref:`Profiles`. | |
455 |
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455 | |||
456 | :ref:`notebook_security` |
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456 | :ref:`notebook_server_security` | |
457 |
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457 | |||
458 | :ref:`notebook_public_server` |
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458 | :ref:`notebook_public_server` | |
459 |
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460 |
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460 | |||
461 | .. _signing_notebooks: |
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461 | .. _signing_notebooks: | |
462 |
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463 | Signing Notebooks |
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463 | Signing Notebooks | |
464 | ----------------- |
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464 | ----------------- | |
465 |
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465 | |||
466 | To prevent untrusted code from executing on users' behalf when notebooks open, |
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466 | To prevent untrusted code from executing on users' behalf when notebooks open, | |
467 | we have added a signature to the notebook, stored in metadata. |
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467 | we have added a signature to the notebook, stored in metadata. | |
468 | The notebook server verifies this signature when a notebook is opened. |
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468 | The notebook server verifies this signature when a notebook is opened. | |
469 | If the signature stored in the notebook metadata does not match, |
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469 | If the signature stored in the notebook metadata does not match, | |
470 | javascript and HTML output will not be displayed on load, |
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470 | javascript and HTML output will not be displayed on load, | |
471 | and must be regenerated by re-executing the cells. |
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471 | and must be regenerated by re-executing the cells. | |
472 |
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472 | |||
473 | Any notebook that you have executed yourself *in its entirety* will be considered trusted, |
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473 | Any notebook that you have executed yourself *in its entirety* will be considered trusted, | |
474 | and its HTML and javascript output will be displayed on load. |
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474 | and its HTML and javascript output will be displayed on load. | |
475 |
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475 | |||
476 | If you need to see HTML or Javascript output without re-executing, |
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476 | If you need to see HTML or Javascript output without re-executing, | |
477 | you can explicitly trust notebooks, such as those shared with you, |
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477 | you can explicitly trust notebooks, such as those shared with you, | |
478 | or those that you have written yourself prior to IPython 2.0, |
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478 | or those that you have written yourself prior to IPython 2.0, | |
479 | at the command-line with:: |
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479 | at the command-line with:: | |
480 |
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480 | |||
481 | $ ipython trust mynotebook.ipynb [other notebooks.ipynb] |
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481 | $ ipython trust mynotebook.ipynb [other notebooks.ipynb] | |
482 |
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482 | |||
483 | This just generates a new signature stored in each notebook. |
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483 | This just generates a new signature stored in each notebook. | |
484 |
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484 | |||
485 | You can generate a new notebook signing key with:: |
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485 | You can generate a new notebook signing key with:: | |
486 |
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486 | |||
487 | $ ipython trust --reset |
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487 | $ ipython trust --reset | |
488 |
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488 | |||
489 |
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489 | |||
490 | Importing ``.py`` files |
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490 | Importing ``.py`` files | |
491 | ----------------------- |
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491 | ----------------------- | |
492 |
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492 | |||
493 | ``.py`` files will be imported as a notebook with |
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493 | ``.py`` files will be imported as a notebook with | |
494 | the same basename, but an ``.ipynb`` extension, located in the notebook |
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494 | the same basename, but an ``.ipynb`` extension, located in the notebook | |
495 | directory. The notebook created will have just one cell, which will contain |
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495 | directory. The notebook created will have just one cell, which will contain | |
496 | all the code in the ``.py`` file. You can later manually partition this into |
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496 | all the code in the ``.py`` file. You can later manually partition this into | |
497 | individual cells using the ``Edit | Split Cell`` menu option, or the |
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497 | individual cells using the ``Edit | Split Cell`` menu option, or the | |
498 | :kbd:`Ctrl-m -` keyboard shortcut. |
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498 | :kbd:`Ctrl-m -` keyboard shortcut. | |
499 |
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499 | |||
500 | Note that ``.py`` scripts obtained from a notebook document using :doc:`nbconvert <nbconvert>` |
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500 | Note that ``.py`` scripts obtained from a notebook document using :doc:`nbconvert <nbconvert>` | |
501 | maintain the structure of the notebook in comments. Reimporting such a |
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501 | maintain the structure of the notebook in comments. Reimporting such a | |
502 | script back into a notebook will preserve this structure. |
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502 | script back into a notebook will preserve this structure. | |
503 |
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503 | |||
504 | .. _note_about_roundtrip: |
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504 | .. _note_about_roundtrip: | |
505 |
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505 | |||
506 | .. warning:: |
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506 | .. warning:: | |
507 |
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507 | |||
508 | While in simple cases you can "roundtrip" a notebook to Python, edit the |
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508 | While in simple cases you can "roundtrip" a notebook to Python, edit the | |
509 | Python file, and then import it back without loss of main content, this is |
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509 | Python file, and then import it back without loss of main content, this is | |
510 | in general *not guaranteed to work*. First, there is extra metadata |
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510 | in general *not guaranteed to work*. First, there is extra metadata | |
511 | saved in the notebook that may not be saved to the ``.py`` format. And as |
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511 | saved in the notebook that may not be saved to the ``.py`` format. And as | |
512 | the notebook format evolves in complexity, there will be attributes of the |
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512 | the notebook format evolves in complexity, there will be attributes of the | |
513 | notebook that will not survive a roundtrip through the Python form. You |
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513 | notebook that will not survive a roundtrip through the Python form. You | |
514 | should think of the Python format as a way to output a script version of a |
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514 | should think of the Python format as a way to output a script version of a | |
515 | notebook and the import capabilities as a way to load existing code to get |
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515 | notebook and the import capabilities as a way to load existing code to get | |
516 | a notebook started. But the Python version is *not* an alternate notebook |
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516 | a notebook started. But the Python version is *not* an alternate notebook | |
517 | format. |
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517 | format. | |
518 |
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519 | .. seealso:: |
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519 | .. seealso:: | |
520 | :ref:`notebook_format` |
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520 | :ref:`notebook_format` | |
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522 | .. include:: ../links.txt |
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522 | .. include:: ../links.txt |
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1 | .. _working_remotely: |
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1 | .. _working_remotely: | |
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3 | Running a notebook server |
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3 | Running a notebook server | |
4 | ========================= |
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4 | ========================= | |
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7 | The :ref:`IPython notebook <htmlnotebook>` web-application is based on a |
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7 | The :ref:`IPython notebook <htmlnotebook>` web-application is based on a | |
8 | server-client structure. This server uses a :ref:`two-process kernel |
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8 | server-client structure. This server uses a :ref:`two-process kernel | |
9 | architecture <ipythonzmq>` based on ZeroMQ_, as well as Tornado_ for serving |
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9 | architecture <ipythonzmq>` based on ZeroMQ_, as well as Tornado_ for serving | |
10 | HTTP requests. By default, a notebook server runs on http://127.0.0.1:8888/ |
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10 | HTTP requests. By default, a notebook server runs on http://127.0.0.1:8888/ | |
11 | and is accessible only from `localhost`. This document describes how you can |
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11 | and is accessible only from `localhost`. This document describes how you can | |
12 | :ref:`secure a notebook server <notebook_security>` and how to :ref:`run it on |
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12 | :ref:`secure a notebook server <notebook_server_security>` and how to :ref:`run it on | |
13 | a public interface <notebook_public_server>`. |
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13 | a public interface <notebook_public_server>`. | |
14 |
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15 | .. _ZeroMQ: http://zeromq.org |
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15 | .. _ZeroMQ: http://zeromq.org | |
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17 | .. _Tornado: http://www.tornadoweb.org |
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17 | .. _Tornado: http://www.tornadoweb.org | |
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20 | .. _notebook_security: |
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20 | .. _notebook_server_security: | |
21 |
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22 | Securing a notebook server |
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22 | Securing a notebook server | |
23 | -------------------------- |
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23 | -------------------------- | |
24 |
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25 | You can protect your notebook server with a simple single password by |
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25 | You can protect your notebook server with a simple single password by | |
26 | setting the :attr:`NotebookApp.password` configurable. You can prepare a |
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26 | setting the :attr:`NotebookApp.password` configurable. You can prepare a | |
27 | hashed password using the function :func:`IPython.lib.security.passwd`: |
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27 | hashed password using the function :func:`IPython.lib.security.passwd`: | |
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29 | .. sourcecode:: ipython |
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29 | .. sourcecode:: ipython | |
30 |
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31 | In [1]: from IPython.lib import passwd |
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31 | In [1]: from IPython.lib import passwd | |
32 | In [2]: passwd() |
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32 | In [2]: passwd() | |
33 | Enter password: |
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33 | Enter password: | |
34 | Verify password: |
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34 | Verify password: | |
35 | Out[2]: 'sha1:67c9e60bb8b6:9ffede0825894254b2e042ea597d771089e11aed' |
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35 | Out[2]: 'sha1:67c9e60bb8b6:9ffede0825894254b2e042ea597d771089e11aed' | |
36 |
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37 | .. note:: |
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37 | .. note:: | |
38 |
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39 | :func:`~IPython.lib.security.passwd` can also take the password as a string |
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39 | :func:`~IPython.lib.security.passwd` can also take the password as a string | |
40 | argument. **Do not** pass it as an argument inside an IPython session, as it |
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40 | argument. **Do not** pass it as an argument inside an IPython session, as it | |
41 | will be saved in your input history. |
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41 | will be saved in your input history. | |
42 |
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43 | You can then add this to your :file:`ipython_notebook_config.py`, e.g.:: |
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43 | You can then add this to your :file:`ipython_notebook_config.py`, e.g.:: | |
44 |
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45 | # Password to use for web authentication |
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45 | # Password to use for web authentication | |
46 | c = get_config() |
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46 | c = get_config() | |
47 | c.NotebookApp.password = |
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47 | c.NotebookApp.password = | |
48 | u'sha1:67c9e60bb8b6:9ffede0825894254b2e042ea597d771089e11aed' |
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48 | u'sha1:67c9e60bb8b6:9ffede0825894254b2e042ea597d771089e11aed' | |
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50 | When using a password, it is a good idea to also use SSL, so that your |
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50 | When using a password, it is a good idea to also use SSL, so that your | |
51 | password is not sent unencrypted by your browser. You can start the notebook |
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51 | password is not sent unencrypted by your browser. You can start the notebook | |
52 | to communicate via a secure protocol mode using a self-signed certificate with |
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52 | to communicate via a secure protocol mode using a self-signed certificate with | |
53 | the command:: |
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53 | the command:: | |
54 |
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55 | $ ipython notebook --certfile=mycert.pem |
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55 | $ ipython notebook --certfile=mycert.pem | |
56 |
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57 | .. note:: |
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57 | .. note:: | |
58 |
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59 | A self-signed certificate can be generated with ``openssl``. For example, |
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59 | A self-signed certificate can be generated with ``openssl``. For example, | |
60 | the following command will create a certificate valid for 365 days with |
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60 | the following command will create a certificate valid for 365 days with | |
61 | both the key and certificate data written to the same file:: |
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61 | both the key and certificate data written to the same file:: | |
62 |
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63 | $ openssl req -x509 -nodes -days 365 -newkey rsa:1024 -keyout mycert.pem -out mycert.pem |
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63 | $ openssl req -x509 -nodes -days 365 -newkey rsa:1024 -keyout mycert.pem -out mycert.pem | |
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65 | Your browser will warn you of a dangerous certificate because it is |
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65 | Your browser will warn you of a dangerous certificate because it is | |
66 | self-signed. If you want to have a fully compliant certificate that will not |
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66 | self-signed. If you want to have a fully compliant certificate that will not | |
67 | raise warnings, it is possible (but rather involved) to obtain one, |
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67 | raise warnings, it is possible (but rather involved) to obtain one, | |
68 | as explained in detail in `this tutorial`__. |
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68 | as explained in detail in `this tutorial`__. | |
69 |
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70 | .. __: http://arstechnica.com/security/news/2009/12/how-to-get-set-with-a-secure-sertificate-for-free.ars |
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70 | .. __: http://arstechnica.com/security/news/2009/12/how-to-get-set-with-a-secure-sertificate-for-free.ars | |
71 |
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72 | Keep in mind that when you enable SSL support, you will need to access the |
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72 | Keep in mind that when you enable SSL support, you will need to access the | |
73 | notebook server over ``https://``, not over plain ``http://``. The startup |
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73 | notebook server over ``https://``, not over plain ``http://``. The startup | |
74 | message from the server prints this, but it is easy to overlook and think the |
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74 | message from the server prints this, but it is easy to overlook and think the | |
75 | server is for some reason non-responsive. |
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75 | server is for some reason non-responsive. | |
76 |
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77 |
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78 | .. _notebook_public_server: |
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78 | .. _notebook_public_server: | |
79 |
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80 | Running a public notebook server |
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80 | Running a public notebook server | |
81 | -------------------------------- |
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82 |
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83 | If you want to access your notebook server remotely via a web browser, |
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83 | If you want to access your notebook server remotely via a web browser, | |
84 | you can do the following. |
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84 | you can do the following. | |
85 |
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86 | Start by creating a certificate file and a hashed password, as explained |
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86 | Start by creating a certificate file and a hashed password, as explained | |
87 | above. Then create a custom profile for the notebook, with the following |
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87 | above. Then create a custom profile for the notebook, with the following | |
88 | command line, type:: |
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88 | command line, type:: | |
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90 | $ ipython profile create nbserver |
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90 | $ ipython profile create nbserver | |
91 |
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92 | In the profile directory just created, edit the file |
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92 | In the profile directory just created, edit the file | |
93 | ``ipython_notebook_config.py``. By default, the file has all fields |
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93 | ``ipython_notebook_config.py``. By default, the file has all fields | |
94 | commented; the minimum set you need to uncomment and edit is the following:: |
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94 | commented; the minimum set you need to uncomment and edit is the following:: | |
95 |
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96 | c = get_config() |
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96 | c = get_config() | |
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98 | # Kernel config |
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98 | # Kernel config | |
99 | c.IPKernelApp.pylab = 'inline' # if you want plotting support always |
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99 | c.IPKernelApp.pylab = 'inline' # if you want plotting support always | |
100 |
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101 | # Notebook config |
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101 | # Notebook config | |
102 | c.NotebookApp.certfile = u'/absolute/path/to/your/certificate/mycert.pem' |
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102 | c.NotebookApp.certfile = u'/absolute/path/to/your/certificate/mycert.pem' | |
103 | c.NotebookApp.ip = '*' |
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103 | c.NotebookApp.ip = '*' | |
104 | c.NotebookApp.open_browser = False |
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104 | c.NotebookApp.open_browser = False | |
105 | c.NotebookApp.password = u'sha1:bcd259ccf...[your hashed password here]' |
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105 | c.NotebookApp.password = u'sha1:bcd259ccf...[your hashed password here]' | |
106 | # It is a good idea to put it on a known, fixed port |
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106 | # It is a good idea to put it on a known, fixed port | |
107 | c.NotebookApp.port = 9999 |
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107 | c.NotebookApp.port = 9999 | |
108 |
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109 | You can then start the notebook and access it later by pointing your browser |
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109 | You can then start the notebook and access it later by pointing your browser | |
110 | to ``https://your.host.com:9999`` with ``ipython notebook |
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110 | to ``https://your.host.com:9999`` with ``ipython notebook | |
111 | --profile=nbserver``. |
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111 | --profile=nbserver``. | |
112 |
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113 | Running with a different URL prefix |
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113 | Running with a different URL prefix | |
114 | ----------------------------------- |
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115 |
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116 | The notebook dashboard (the landing page with an overview |
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116 | The notebook dashboard (the landing page with an overview | |
117 | of the notebooks in your working directory) typically lives at the URL |
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117 | of the notebooks in your working directory) typically lives at the URL | |
118 | ``http://localhost:8888/``. If you prefer that it lives, together with the |
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118 | ``http://localhost:8888/``. If you prefer that it lives, together with the | |
119 | rest of the notebook, under a sub-directory, |
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119 | rest of the notebook, under a sub-directory, | |
120 | e.g. ``http://localhost:8888/ipython/``, you can do so with |
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120 | e.g. ``http://localhost:8888/ipython/``, you can do so with | |
121 | configuration options like the following (see above for instructions about |
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121 | configuration options like the following (see above for instructions about | |
122 | modifying ``ipython_notebook_config.py``):: |
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122 | modifying ``ipython_notebook_config.py``):: | |
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124 | c.NotebookApp.base_url = '/ipython/' |
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124 | c.NotebookApp.base_url = '/ipython/' | |
125 | c.NotebookApp.webapp_settings = {'static_url_prefix':'/ipython/static/'} |
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125 | c.NotebookApp.webapp_settings = {'static_url_prefix':'/ipython/static/'} | |
126 |
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127 | Using a different notebook store |
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127 | Using a different notebook store | |
128 | -------------------------------- |
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129 |
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130 | By default, the notebook server stores the notebook documents that it saves as |
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130 | By default, the notebook server stores the notebook documents that it saves as | |
131 | files in the working directory of the notebook server, also known as the |
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131 | files in the working directory of the notebook server, also known as the | |
132 | ``notebook_dir``. This logic is implemented in the |
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132 | ``notebook_dir``. This logic is implemented in the | |
133 | :class:`FileNotebookManager` class. However, the server can be configured to |
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133 | :class:`FileNotebookManager` class. However, the server can be configured to | |
134 | use a different notebook manager class, which can |
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134 | use a different notebook manager class, which can | |
135 | store the notebooks in a different format. |
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135 | store the notebooks in a different format. | |
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137 | The bookstore_ package currently allows users to store notebooks on Rackspace |
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137 | The bookstore_ package currently allows users to store notebooks on Rackspace | |
138 | CloudFiles or OpenStack Swift based object stores. |
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138 | CloudFiles or OpenStack Swift based object stores. | |
139 |
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140 | Writing a notebook manager is as simple as extending the base class |
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140 | Writing a notebook manager is as simple as extending the base class | |
141 | :class:`NotebookManager`. The simple_notebook_manager_ provides a great example |
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141 | :class:`NotebookManager`. The simple_notebook_manager_ provides a great example | |
142 | of an in memory notebook manager, created solely for the purpose of |
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142 | of an in memory notebook manager, created solely for the purpose of | |
143 | illustrating the notebook manager API. |
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143 | illustrating the notebook manager API. | |
144 |
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145 | .. _bookstore: https://github.com/rgbkrk/bookstore |
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145 | .. _bookstore: https://github.com/rgbkrk/bookstore | |
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147 | .. _simple_notebook_manager: https://github.com/khinsen/simple_notebook_manager |
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147 | .. _simple_notebook_manager: https://github.com/khinsen/simple_notebook_manager | |
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149 | Known issues |
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149 | Known issues | |
150 | ------------ |
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150 | ------------ | |
151 |
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152 | When behind a proxy, especially if your system or browser is set to autodetect |
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152 | When behind a proxy, especially if your system or browser is set to autodetect | |
153 | the proxy, the notebook web application might fail to connect to the server's |
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153 | the proxy, the notebook web application might fail to connect to the server's | |
154 | websockets, and present you with a warning at startup. In this case, you need |
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154 | websockets, and present you with a warning at startup. In this case, you need | |
155 | to configure your system not to use the proxy for the server's address. |
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155 | to configure your system not to use the proxy for the server's address. | |
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157 | For example, in Firefox, go to the Preferences panel, Advanced section, |
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157 | For example, in Firefox, go to the Preferences panel, Advanced section, | |
158 | Network tab, click 'Settings...', and add the address of the notebook server |
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158 | Network tab, click 'Settings...', and add the address of the notebook server | |
159 | to the 'No proxy for' field. |
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159 | to the 'No proxy for' field. |
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