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1 ============
1 ============
2 7.x Series
2 7.x Series
3 ============
3 ============
4
4
5 .. _version 7.25:
5 .. _version 7.25:
6
6
7 IPython 7.25
7 IPython 7.25
8 ============
8 ============
9
9
10 IPython 7.25 is a minor release that contains a singe bugfix, which is highly
10 IPython 7.25 is a minor release that contains a single bugfix, which is highly
11 recommended for all users of ipdb, ipython debugger %debug magic and similar.
11 recommended for all users of ipdb, ipython debugger %debug magic and similar.
12
12
13 Issuing commands like ``where`` from within the debugger would reset the
13 Issuing commands like ``where`` from within the debugger would reset the
14 local variables changes made by the user. It is interesting to look at the root
14 local variables changes made by the user. It is interesting to look at the root
15 cause of the issue as accessing an attribute (``frame.f_locals``) would trigger
15 cause of the issue as accessing an attribute (``frame.f_locals``) would trigger
16 this side effects.
16 this side effects.
17
17
18 Thanks in particular to the patience from the reporters at D.E. Shaw for their
18 Thanks in particular to the patience from the reporters at D.E. Shaw for their
19 initial bug report that was due to a similar coding oversight in an extension,
19 initial bug report that was due to a similar coding oversight in an extension,
20 and who took time to debug and narrow down the problem.
20 and who took time to debug and narrow down the problem.
21
21
22 Thanks
22 Thanks
23 ------
23 ------
24
24
25 Many thanks to all the contributors to this release you can find all individual
25 Many thanks to all the contributors to this release you can find all individual
26 contributions to this milestone `on github <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/milestone/89>`__.
26 contributions to this milestone `on github <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/milestone/89>`__.
27
27
28 Thanks as well to the `D. E. Shaw group <https://deshaw.com/>`__ for sponsoring
28 Thanks as well to the `D. E. Shaw group <https://deshaw.com/>`__ for sponsoring
29 work on IPython and related libraries.
29 work on IPython and related libraries.
30
30
31
31
32 .. _version 7.24:
32 .. _version 7.24:
33
33
34 IPython 7.24
34 IPython 7.24
35 ============
35 ============
36
36
37 Third release of IPython for 2021, mostly containing bug fixes. A couple of not
37 Third release of IPython for 2021, mostly containing bug fixes. A couple of not
38 typical updates:
38 typical updates:
39
39
40 Misc
40 Misc
41 ----
41 ----
42
42
43
43
44 - Fix an issue where ``%recall`` would both succeeded and print an error message
44 - Fix an issue where ``%recall`` would both succeeded and print an error message
45 it failed. :ghpull:`12952`
45 it failed. :ghpull:`12952`
46 - Drop support for NumPy 1.16 – practically has no effect beyond indicating in
46 - Drop support for NumPy 1.16 – practically has no effect beyond indicating in
47 package metadata that we do not support it. :ghpull:`12937`
47 package metadata that we do not support it. :ghpull:`12937`
48
48
49 Debugger improvements
49 Debugger improvements
50 ---------------------
50 ---------------------
51
51
52 The debugger (and ``%debug`` magic) have been improved and can skip or hide frames
52 The debugger (and ``%debug`` magic) have been improved and can skip or hide frames
53 originating from files that are not writable to the user, as these are less
53 originating from files that are not writable to the user, as these are less
54 likely to be the source of errors, or be part of system files this can be a useful
54 likely to be the source of errors, or be part of system files this can be a useful
55 addition when debugging long errors.
55 addition when debugging long errors.
56
56
57 In addition to the global ``skip_hidden True|False`` command, the debugger has
57 In addition to the global ``skip_hidden True|False`` command, the debugger has
58 gained finer grained control of predicates as to whether to a frame should be
58 gained finer grained control of predicates as to whether to a frame should be
59 considered hidden. So far 3 predicates are available :
59 considered hidden. So far 3 predicates are available :
60
60
61 - ``tbhide``: frames containing the local variable ``__tracebackhide__`` set to
61 - ``tbhide``: frames containing the local variable ``__tracebackhide__`` set to
62 True.
62 True.
63 - ``readonly``: frames originating from readonly files, set to False.
63 - ``readonly``: frames originating from readonly files, set to False.
64 - ``ipython_internal``: frames that are likely to be from IPython internal
64 - ``ipython_internal``: frames that are likely to be from IPython internal
65 code, set to True.
65 code, set to True.
66
66
67 You can toggle individual predicates during a session with
67 You can toggle individual predicates during a session with
68
68
69 .. code-block::
69 .. code-block::
70
70
71 ipdb> skip_predicates readonly True
71 ipdb> skip_predicates readonly True
72
72
73 Read-only files will now be considered hidden frames.
73 Read-only files will now be considered hidden frames.
74
74
75
75
76 You can call ``skip_predicates`` without arguments to see the states of current
76 You can call ``skip_predicates`` without arguments to see the states of current
77 predicates:
77 predicates:
78
78
79 .. code-block::
79 .. code-block::
80
80
81 ipdb> skip_predicates
81 ipdb> skip_predicates
82 current predicates:
82 current predicates:
83 tbhide : True
83 tbhide : True
84 readonly : False
84 readonly : False
85 ipython_internal : True
85 ipython_internal : True
86
86
87 If all predicates are set to ``False``, ``skip_hidden`` will practically have
87 If all predicates are set to ``False``, ``skip_hidden`` will practically have
88 no effect. We attempt to warn you when all predicates are False.
88 no effect. We attempt to warn you when all predicates are False.
89
89
90 Note that the ``readonly`` predicate may increase disk access as we check for
90 Note that the ``readonly`` predicate may increase disk access as we check for
91 file access permission for all frames on many command invocation, but is usually
91 file access permission for all frames on many command invocation, but is usually
92 cached by operating systems. Let us know if you encounter any issues.
92 cached by operating systems. Let us know if you encounter any issues.
93
93
94 As the IPython debugger does not use the traitlets infrastructure for
94 As the IPython debugger does not use the traitlets infrastructure for
95 configuration, by editing your ``.pdbrc`` files and appending commands you would
95 configuration, by editing your ``.pdbrc`` files and appending commands you would
96 like to be executed just before entering the interactive prompt. For example:
96 like to be executed just before entering the interactive prompt. For example:
97
97
98
98
99 .. code::
99 .. code::
100
100
101 # file : ~/.pdbrc
101 # file : ~/.pdbrc
102 skip_predicates readonly True
102 skip_predicates readonly True
103 skip_predicates tbhide False
103 skip_predicates tbhide False
104
104
105 Will hide read only frames by default and show frames marked with
105 Will hide read only frames by default and show frames marked with
106 ``__tracebackhide__``.
106 ``__tracebackhide__``.
107
107
108
108
109
109
110
110
111 Thanks
111 Thanks
112 ------
112 ------
113
113
114 Many thanks to all the contributors to this release you can find all individual
114 Many thanks to all the contributors to this release you can find all individual
115 contributions to this milestone `on github <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/milestone/87>`__.
115 contributions to this milestone `on github <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/milestone/87>`__.
116
116
117 Thanks as well to the `D. E. Shaw group <https://deshaw.com/>`__ for sponsoring
117 Thanks as well to the `D. E. Shaw group <https://deshaw.com/>`__ for sponsoring
118 work on IPython and related libraries, in particular above mentioned
118 work on IPython and related libraries, in particular above mentioned
119 improvements to the debugger.
119 improvements to the debugger.
120
120
121
121
122
122
123
123
124 .. _version 7.23:
124 .. _version 7.23:
125
125
126 IPython 7.23 and 7.23.1
126 IPython 7.23 and 7.23.1
127 =======================
127 =======================
128
128
129
129
130 Third release of IPython for 2021, mostly containing bug fixes. A couple of not
130 Third release of IPython for 2021, mostly containing bug fixes. A couple of not
131 typical updates:
131 typical updates:
132
132
133 - We moved to GitHub actions away from Travis-CI, the transition may not be
133 - We moved to GitHub actions away from Travis-CI, the transition may not be
134 100% complete (not testing on nightly anymore), but as we ran out of
134 100% complete (not testing on nightly anymore), but as we ran out of
135 Travis-Ci hours on the IPython organisation that was a necessary step.
135 Travis-Ci hours on the IPython organisation that was a necessary step.
136 :ghpull:`12900`.
136 :ghpull:`12900`.
137
137
138 - We have a new dependency: ``matplotlib-inline``, which try to extract
138 - We have a new dependency: ``matplotlib-inline``, which try to extract
139 matplotlib inline backend specific behavior. It is available on PyPI and
139 matplotlib inline backend specific behavior. It is available on PyPI and
140 conda-forge thus should not be a problem to upgrade to this version. If you
140 conda-forge thus should not be a problem to upgrade to this version. If you
141 are a package maintainer that might be an extra dependency to package first.
141 are a package maintainer that might be an extra dependency to package first.
142 :ghpull:`12817` (IPython 7.23.1 fix a typo that made this change fail)
142 :ghpull:`12817` (IPython 7.23.1 fix a typo that made this change fail)
143
143
144 In the addition/new feature category, ``display()`` now have a ``clear=True``
144 In the addition/new feature category, ``display()`` now have a ``clear=True``
145 option to clear the display if any further outputs arrives, allowing users to
145 option to clear the display if any further outputs arrives, allowing users to
146 avoid having to use ``clear_output()`` directly. :ghpull:`12823`.
146 avoid having to use ``clear_output()`` directly. :ghpull:`12823`.
147
147
148 In bug fixes category, this release fix an issue when printing tracebacks
148 In bug fixes category, this release fix an issue when printing tracebacks
149 containing Unicode characters :ghpull:`12758`.
149 containing Unicode characters :ghpull:`12758`.
150
150
151 In code cleanup category :ghpull:`12932` remove usage of some deprecated
151 In code cleanup category :ghpull:`12932` remove usage of some deprecated
152 functionality for compatibility with Python 3.10.
152 functionality for compatibility with Python 3.10.
153
153
154
154
155
155
156 Thanks
156 Thanks
157 ------
157 ------
158
158
159 Many thanks to all the contributors to this release you can find all individual
159 Many thanks to all the contributors to this release you can find all individual
160 contributions to this milestone `on github <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/milestone/86>`__.
160 contributions to this milestone `on github <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/milestone/86>`__.
161 In particular MrMino for responding to almost all new issues, and triaging many
161 In particular MrMino for responding to almost all new issues, and triaging many
162 of the old ones, as well as takluyver, minrk, willingc for reacting quikly when
162 of the old ones, as well as takluyver, minrk, willingc for reacting quikly when
163 we ran out of CI Hours.
163 we ran out of CI Hours.
164
164
165 Thanks as well to organisations, QuantStack (martinRenou and SylvainCorlay) for
165 Thanks as well to organisations, QuantStack (martinRenou and SylvainCorlay) for
166 extracting matplotlib inline backend into its own package, and the `D. E. Shaw group
166 extracting matplotlib inline backend into its own package, and the `D. E. Shaw group
167 <https://deshaw.com/>`__ for sponsoring work on IPython and related libraries.
167 <https://deshaw.com/>`__ for sponsoring work on IPython and related libraries.
168
168
169
169
170 .. _version 7.22:
170 .. _version 7.22:
171
171
172 IPython 7.22
172 IPython 7.22
173 ============
173 ============
174
174
175 Second release of IPython for 2021, mostly containing bug fixes. Here is a quick
175 Second release of IPython for 2021, mostly containing bug fixes. Here is a quick
176 rundown of the few changes.
176 rundown of the few changes.
177
177
178 - Fix some ``sys.excepthook`` shenanigan when embedding with qt, recommended if
178 - Fix some ``sys.excepthook`` shenanigan when embedding with qt, recommended if
179 you – for example – use `napari <https://napari.org>`__. :ghpull:`12842`.
179 you – for example – use `napari <https://napari.org>`__. :ghpull:`12842`.
180 - Fix bug when using the new ipdb ``%context`` magic :ghpull:`12844`
180 - Fix bug when using the new ipdb ``%context`` magic :ghpull:`12844`
181 - Couples of deprecation cleanup :ghpull:`12868`
181 - Couples of deprecation cleanup :ghpull:`12868`
182 - Update for new dpast.com api if you use the ``%pastbin`` magic. :ghpull:`12712`
182 - Update for new dpast.com api if you use the ``%pastbin`` magic. :ghpull:`12712`
183 - Remove support for numpy before 1.16. :ghpull:`12836`
183 - Remove support for numpy before 1.16. :ghpull:`12836`
184
184
185
185
186 Thanks
186 Thanks
187 ------
187 ------
188
188
189 We have a new team member that you should see more often on the IPython
189 We have a new team member that you should see more often on the IPython
190 repository, BΕ‚aΕΌej Michalik (@MrMino) have been doing regular contributions to
190 repository, BΕ‚aΕΌej Michalik (@MrMino) have been doing regular contributions to
191 IPython, and spent time replying to many issues and guiding new users to the
191 IPython, and spent time replying to many issues and guiding new users to the
192 codebase; they now have triage permissions to the IPython repository and we'll
192 codebase; they now have triage permissions to the IPython repository and we'll
193 work toward giving them more permission in the future.
193 work toward giving them more permission in the future.
194
194
195 Many thanks to all the contributors to this release you can find all individual
195 Many thanks to all the contributors to this release you can find all individual
196 contributions to this milestone `on github <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/milestone/84>`__.
196 contributions to this milestone `on github <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/milestone/84>`__.
197
197
198 Thanks as well to organisations, QuantStack for working on debugger
198 Thanks as well to organisations, QuantStack for working on debugger
199 compatibility for Xeus_python, and the `D. E. Shaw group
199 compatibility for Xeus_python, and the `D. E. Shaw group
200 <https://deshaw.com/>`__ for sponsoring work on IPython and related libraries.
200 <https://deshaw.com/>`__ for sponsoring work on IPython and related libraries.
201
201
202 .. _version 721:
202 .. _version 721:
203
203
204 IPython 7.21
204 IPython 7.21
205 ============
205 ============
206
206
207 IPython 7.21 is the first release we have back on schedule of one release every
207 IPython 7.21 is the first release we have back on schedule of one release every
208 month; it contains a number of minor fixes and improvements, notably, the new
208 month; it contains a number of minor fixes and improvements, notably, the new
209 context command for ipdb
209 context command for ipdb
210
210
211
211
212 New "context" command in ipdb
212 New "context" command in ipdb
213 -----------------------------
213 -----------------------------
214
214
215 It is now possible to change the number of lines shown in the backtrace
215 It is now possible to change the number of lines shown in the backtrace
216 information in ipdb using "context" command. :ghpull:`12826`
216 information in ipdb using "context" command. :ghpull:`12826`
217
217
218 (thanks @MrMino, there are other improvement from them on master).
218 (thanks @MrMino, there are other improvement from them on master).
219
219
220 Other notable changes in IPython 7.21
220 Other notable changes in IPython 7.21
221 -------------------------------------
221 -------------------------------------
222
222
223 - Fix some issues on new osx-arm64 :ghpull:`12804`, :ghpull:`12807`.
223 - Fix some issues on new osx-arm64 :ghpull:`12804`, :ghpull:`12807`.
224 - Compatibility with Xeus-Python for debugger protocol, :ghpull:`12809`
224 - Compatibility with Xeus-Python for debugger protocol, :ghpull:`12809`
225 - Misc docs fixes for compatibility and uniformity with Numpydoc.
225 - Misc docs fixes for compatibility and uniformity with Numpydoc.
226 :ghpull:`12824`
226 :ghpull:`12824`
227
227
228
228
229 Thanks
229 Thanks
230 ------
230 ------
231
231
232 Many thanks to all the contributors to this release you can find all individual
232 Many thanks to all the contributors to this release you can find all individual
233 contribution to this milestone `on github <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/milestone/83>`__.
233 contribution to this milestone `on github <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/milestone/83>`__.
234
234
235
235
236 .. _version 720:
236 .. _version 720:
237
237
238 IPython 7.20
238 IPython 7.20
239 ============
239 ============
240
240
241 IPython 7.20 is the accumulation of 3 month of work on IPython, spacing between
241 IPython 7.20 is the accumulation of 3 month of work on IPython, spacing between
242 IPython release have been increased from the usual once a month for various
242 IPython release have been increased from the usual once a month for various
243 reason.
243 reason.
244
244
245 - Mainly as I'm too busy and the effectively sole maintainer, and
245 - Mainly as I'm too busy and the effectively sole maintainer, and
246 - Second because not much changes happened before mid December.
246 - Second because not much changes happened before mid December.
247
247
248 The main driver for this release was the new version of Jedi 0.18 breaking API;
248 The main driver for this release was the new version of Jedi 0.18 breaking API;
249 which was taken care of in the master branch early in 2020 but not in 7.x as I
249 which was taken care of in the master branch early in 2020 but not in 7.x as I
250 though that by now 8.0 would be out.
250 though that by now 8.0 would be out.
251
251
252 The inclusion of a resolver in pip did not help and actually made things worse.
252 The inclusion of a resolver in pip did not help and actually made things worse.
253 If usually I would have simply pinned Jedi to ``<0.18``; this is not a solution
253 If usually I would have simply pinned Jedi to ``<0.18``; this is not a solution
254 anymore as now pip is free to install Jedi 0.18, and downgrade IPython.
254 anymore as now pip is free to install Jedi 0.18, and downgrade IPython.
255
255
256 I'll do my best to keep the regular release, but as the 8.0-dev branch and 7.x
256 I'll do my best to keep the regular release, but as the 8.0-dev branch and 7.x
257 are starting to diverge this is becoming difficult in particular with my limited
257 are starting to diverge this is becoming difficult in particular with my limited
258 time, so if you have any cycles to spare I'll appreciate your help to respond to
258 time, so if you have any cycles to spare I'll appreciate your help to respond to
259 issues and pushing 8.0 forward.
259 issues and pushing 8.0 forward.
260
260
261 Here are thus some of the changes for IPython 7.20.
261 Here are thus some of the changes for IPython 7.20.
262
262
263 - Support for PyQt5 >= 5.11 :ghpull:`12715`
263 - Support for PyQt5 >= 5.11 :ghpull:`12715`
264 - ``%reset`` remove imports more agressively :ghpull:`12718`
264 - ``%reset`` remove imports more agressively :ghpull:`12718`
265 - fix the ``%conda`` magic :ghpull:`12739`
265 - fix the ``%conda`` magic :ghpull:`12739`
266 - compatibility with Jedi 0.18, and bump minimum Jedi version. :ghpull:`12793`
266 - compatibility with Jedi 0.18, and bump minimum Jedi version. :ghpull:`12793`
267
267
268
268
269 .. _version 719:
269 .. _version 719:
270
270
271 IPython 7.19
271 IPython 7.19
272 ============
272 ============
273
273
274 IPython 7.19 accumulative two month of works, bug fixes and improvements, there
274 IPython 7.19 accumulative two month of works, bug fixes and improvements, there
275 was exceptionally no release last month.
275 was exceptionally no release last month.
276
276
277 - Fix to restore the ability to specify more than one extension using command
277 - Fix to restore the ability to specify more than one extension using command
278 line flags when using traitlets 5.0 :ghpull:`12543`
278 line flags when using traitlets 5.0 :ghpull:`12543`
279 - Docs docs formatting that make the install commands work on zsh
279 - Docs docs formatting that make the install commands work on zsh
280 :ghpull:`12587`
280 :ghpull:`12587`
281 - Always display the last frame in tracebacks even if hidden with
281 - Always display the last frame in tracebacks even if hidden with
282 ``__tracebackhide__`` :ghpull:`12601`
282 ``__tracebackhide__`` :ghpull:`12601`
283 - Avoid an issue where a callback can be registered multiple times.
283 - Avoid an issue where a callback can be registered multiple times.
284 :ghpull:`12625`
284 :ghpull:`12625`
285 - Avoid an issue in debugger mode where frames changes could be lost.
285 - Avoid an issue in debugger mode where frames changes could be lost.
286 :ghpull:`12627`
286 :ghpull:`12627`
287
287
288 - Never hide the frames that invoke a debugger, even if marked as hidden by
288 - Never hide the frames that invoke a debugger, even if marked as hidden by
289 ``__tracebackhide__`` :ghpull:`12631`
289 ``__tracebackhide__`` :ghpull:`12631`
290 - Fix calling the debugger in a recursive manner :ghpull:`12659`
290 - Fix calling the debugger in a recursive manner :ghpull:`12659`
291
291
292
292
293 A number of code changes have landed on master and we are getting close to
293 A number of code changes have landed on master and we are getting close to
294 enough new features and codebase improvement that a 8.0 start to make sens.
294 enough new features and codebase improvement that a 8.0 start to make sens.
295 For downstream packages, please start working on migrating downstream testing
295 For downstream packages, please start working on migrating downstream testing
296 away from iptest and using pytest, as nose will not work on Python 3.10 and we
296 away from iptest and using pytest, as nose will not work on Python 3.10 and we
297 will likely start removing it as a dependency for testing.
297 will likely start removing it as a dependency for testing.
298
298
299 .. _version 718:
299 .. _version 718:
300
300
301 IPython 7.18
301 IPython 7.18
302 ============
302 ============
303
303
304 IPython 7.18 is a minor release that mostly contains bugfixes.
304 IPython 7.18 is a minor release that mostly contains bugfixes.
305
305
306 - ``CRLF`` is now handled by magics my default; solving some issues due to copy
306 - ``CRLF`` is now handled by magics my default; solving some issues due to copy
307 pasting on windows. :ghpull:`12475`
307 pasting on windows. :ghpull:`12475`
308
308
309 - Requiring pexpect ``>=4.3`` as we are Python 3.7+ only and earlier version of
309 - Requiring pexpect ``>=4.3`` as we are Python 3.7+ only and earlier version of
310 pexpect will be incompatible. :ghpull:`12510`
310 pexpect will be incompatible. :ghpull:`12510`
311
311
312 - Minimum jedi version is now 0.16. :ghpull:`12488`
312 - Minimum jedi version is now 0.16. :ghpull:`12488`
313
313
314
314
315
315
316 .. _version 717:
316 .. _version 717:
317
317
318 IPython 7.17
318 IPython 7.17
319 ============
319 ============
320
320
321 IPython 7.17 brings a couple of new improvements to API and a couple of user
321 IPython 7.17 brings a couple of new improvements to API and a couple of user
322 facing changes to make the terminal experience more user friendly.
322 facing changes to make the terminal experience more user friendly.
323
323
324 :ghpull:`12407` introduces the ability to pass extra argument to the IPython
324 :ghpull:`12407` introduces the ability to pass extra argument to the IPython
325 debugger class; this is to help a new project from ``kmaork``
325 debugger class; this is to help a new project from ``kmaork``
326 (https://github.com/kmaork/madbg) to feature a fully remote debugger.
326 (https://github.com/kmaork/madbg) to feature a fully remote debugger.
327
327
328 :ghpull:`12410` finally remove support for 3.6, while the codebase is still
328 :ghpull:`12410` finally remove support for 3.6, while the codebase is still
329 technically compatible; IPython will not install on Python 3.6.
329 technically compatible; IPython will not install on Python 3.6.
330
330
331 lots of work on the debugger and hidden frames from ``@impact27`` in
331 lots of work on the debugger and hidden frames from ``@impact27`` in
332 :ghpull:`12437`, :ghpull:`12445`, :ghpull:`12460` and in particular
332 :ghpull:`12437`, :ghpull:`12445`, :ghpull:`12460` and in particular
333 :ghpull:`12453` which make the debug magic more robust at handling spaces.
333 :ghpull:`12453` which make the debug magic more robust at handling spaces.
334
334
335 Biggest API addition is code transformation which is done before code execution;
335 Biggest API addition is code transformation which is done before code execution;
336 IPython allows a number of hooks to catch non-valid Python syntax (magic, prompt
336 IPython allows a number of hooks to catch non-valid Python syntax (magic, prompt
337 stripping...etc). Transformers are usually called many time; typically:
337 stripping...etc). Transformers are usually called many time; typically:
338
338
339 - When trying to figure out whether the code is complete and valid (should we
339 - When trying to figure out whether the code is complete and valid (should we
340 insert a new line or execute ?)
340 insert a new line or execute ?)
341 - During actual code execution pass before giving the code to Python's
341 - During actual code execution pass before giving the code to Python's
342 ``exec``.
342 ``exec``.
343
343
344 This lead to issues when transformer might have had side effects; or do external
344 This lead to issues when transformer might have had side effects; or do external
345 queries. Starting with IPython 7.17 you can expect your transformer to be called
345 queries. Starting with IPython 7.17 you can expect your transformer to be called
346 less time.
346 less time.
347
347
348 Input transformers are now called only once in the execution path of
348 Input transformers are now called only once in the execution path of
349 `InteractiveShell`, allowing to register transformer that potentially have side
349 `InteractiveShell`, allowing to register transformer that potentially have side
350 effects (note that this is not recommended). Internal methods `should_run_async`, and
350 effects (note that this is not recommended). Internal methods `should_run_async`, and
351 `run_cell_async` now take a recommended optional `transformed_cell`, and
351 `run_cell_async` now take a recommended optional `transformed_cell`, and
352 `preprocessing_exc_tuple` parameters that will become mandatory at some point in
352 `preprocessing_exc_tuple` parameters that will become mandatory at some point in
353 the future; that is to say cells need to be explicitly transformed to be valid
353 the future; that is to say cells need to be explicitly transformed to be valid
354 Python syntax ahead of trying to run them. :ghpull:`12440`;
354 Python syntax ahead of trying to run them. :ghpull:`12440`;
355
355
356 ``input_transformers`` can now also have an attribute ``has_side_effects`` set
356 ``input_transformers`` can now also have an attribute ``has_side_effects`` set
357 to `True`, when this attribute is present; this will prevent the transformers
357 to `True`, when this attribute is present; this will prevent the transformers
358 from being ran when IPython is trying to guess whether the user input is
358 from being ran when IPython is trying to guess whether the user input is
359 complete. Note that this may means you will need to explicitly execute in some
359 complete. Note that this may means you will need to explicitly execute in some
360 case where your transformations are now not ran; but will not affect users with
360 case where your transformations are now not ran; but will not affect users with
361 no custom extensions.
361 no custom extensions.
362
362
363
363
364 API Changes
364 API Changes
365 -----------
365 -----------
366
366
367 Change of API and exposed objects automatically detected using `frappuccino
367 Change of API and exposed objects automatically detected using `frappuccino
368 <https://pypi.org/project/frappuccino/>`_
368 <https://pypi.org/project/frappuccino/>`_
369
369
370
370
371 The following items are new since 7.16.0::
371 The following items are new since 7.16.0::
372
372
373 + IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell.get_local_scope(self, stack_depth)
373 + IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell.get_local_scope(self, stack_depth)
374
374
375 The following signatures differ since 7.16.0::
375 The following signatures differ since 7.16.0::
376
376
377 - IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell.run_cell_async(self, raw_cell, store_history=False, silent=False, shell_futures=True)
377 - IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell.run_cell_async(self, raw_cell, store_history=False, silent=False, shell_futures=True)
378 + IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell.run_cell_async(self, raw_cell, store_history=False, silent=False, shell_futures=True, *, transformed_cell=None, preprocessing_exc_tuple=None)
378 + IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell.run_cell_async(self, raw_cell, store_history=False, silent=False, shell_futures=True, *, transformed_cell=None, preprocessing_exc_tuple=None)
379
379
380 - IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell.should_run_async(self, raw_cell)
380 - IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell.should_run_async(self, raw_cell)
381 + IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell.should_run_async(self, raw_cell, *, transformed_cell=None, preprocessing_exc_tuple=None)
381 + IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell.should_run_async(self, raw_cell, *, transformed_cell=None, preprocessing_exc_tuple=None)
382
382
383 - IPython.terminal.debugger.TerminalPdb.pt_init(self)
383 - IPython.terminal.debugger.TerminalPdb.pt_init(self)
384 + IPython.terminal.debugger.TerminalPdb.pt_init(self, pt_session_options=None)
384 + IPython.terminal.debugger.TerminalPdb.pt_init(self, pt_session_options=None)
385
385
386 This method was added::
386 This method was added::
387
387
388 + IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell.get_local_scope
388 + IPython.core.interactiveshell.InteractiveShell.get_local_scope
389
389
390 Which is now also present on subclasses::
390 Which is now also present on subclasses::
391
391
392 + IPython.terminal.embed.InteractiveShellEmbed.get_local_scope
392 + IPython.terminal.embed.InteractiveShellEmbed.get_local_scope
393 + IPython.terminal.interactiveshell.TerminalInteractiveShell.get_local_scope
393 + IPython.terminal.interactiveshell.TerminalInteractiveShell.get_local_scope
394
394
395
395
396 .. _version 716:
396 .. _version 716:
397
397
398 IPython 7.16
398 IPython 7.16
399 ============
399 ============
400
400
401
401
402 The default traceback mode will now skip frames that are marked with
402 The default traceback mode will now skip frames that are marked with
403 ``__tracebackhide__ = True`` and show how many traceback frames have been
403 ``__tracebackhide__ = True`` and show how many traceback frames have been
404 skipped. This can be toggled by using :magic:`xmode` with the ``--show`` or
404 skipped. This can be toggled by using :magic:`xmode` with the ``--show`` or
405 ``--hide`` attribute. It will have no effect on non verbose traceback modes.
405 ``--hide`` attribute. It will have no effect on non verbose traceback modes.
406
406
407 The ipython debugger also now understands ``__tracebackhide__`` as well and will
407 The ipython debugger also now understands ``__tracebackhide__`` as well and will
408 skip hidden frames when displaying. Movement up and down the stack will skip the
408 skip hidden frames when displaying. Movement up and down the stack will skip the
409 hidden frames and will show how many frames were hidden. Internal IPython frames
409 hidden frames and will show how many frames were hidden. Internal IPython frames
410 are also now hidden by default. The behavior can be changed with the
410 are also now hidden by default. The behavior can be changed with the
411 ``skip_hidden`` while in the debugger, command and accepts "yes", "no", "true"
411 ``skip_hidden`` while in the debugger, command and accepts "yes", "no", "true"
412 and "false" case insensitive parameters.
412 and "false" case insensitive parameters.
413
413
414
414
415 Misc Noticeable changes:
415 Misc Noticeable changes:
416 ------------------------
416 ------------------------
417
417
418 - Exceptions are now (re)raised when running notebooks via the :magic:`%run`, helping to catch issues in workflows and
418 - Exceptions are now (re)raised when running notebooks via the :magic:`%run`, helping to catch issues in workflows and
419 pipelines. :ghpull:`12301`
419 pipelines. :ghpull:`12301`
420 - Fix inputhook for qt 5.15.0 :ghpull:`12355`
420 - Fix inputhook for qt 5.15.0 :ghpull:`12355`
421 - Fix wx inputhook :ghpull:`12375`
421 - Fix wx inputhook :ghpull:`12375`
422 - Add handling for malformed pathext env var (Windows) :ghpull:`12367`
422 - Add handling for malformed pathext env var (Windows) :ghpull:`12367`
423 - use $SHELL in system_piped :ghpull:`12360` for uniform behavior with
423 - use $SHELL in system_piped :ghpull:`12360` for uniform behavior with
424 ipykernel.
424 ipykernel.
425
425
426 Reproducible Build
426 Reproducible Build
427 ------------------
427 ------------------
428
428
429 IPython 7.15 reproducible build did not work, so we try again this month
429 IPython 7.15 reproducible build did not work, so we try again this month
430 :ghpull:`12358`.
430 :ghpull:`12358`.
431
431
432
432
433 API Changes
433 API Changes
434 -----------
434 -----------
435
435
436 Change of API and exposed objects automatically detected using `frappuccino
436 Change of API and exposed objects automatically detected using `frappuccino
437 <https://pypi.org/project/frappuccino/>`_ (still in beta):
437 <https://pypi.org/project/frappuccino/>`_ (still in beta):
438
438
439
439
440 The following items are new and mostly related to understanding ``__tracebackbide__``::
440 The following items are new and mostly related to understanding ``__tracebackbide__``::
441
441
442 + IPython.core.debugger.Pdb.do_down(self, arg)
442 + IPython.core.debugger.Pdb.do_down(self, arg)
443 + IPython.core.debugger.Pdb.do_skip_hidden(self, arg)
443 + IPython.core.debugger.Pdb.do_skip_hidden(self, arg)
444 + IPython.core.debugger.Pdb.do_up(self, arg)
444 + IPython.core.debugger.Pdb.do_up(self, arg)
445 + IPython.core.debugger.Pdb.hidden_frames(self, stack)
445 + IPython.core.debugger.Pdb.hidden_frames(self, stack)
446 + IPython.core.debugger.Pdb.stop_here(self, frame)
446 + IPython.core.debugger.Pdb.stop_here(self, frame)
447
447
448
448
449 The following items have been removed::
449 The following items have been removed::
450
450
451 - IPython.core.debugger.Pdb.new_do_down
451 - IPython.core.debugger.Pdb.new_do_down
452 - IPython.core.debugger.Pdb.new_do_up
452 - IPython.core.debugger.Pdb.new_do_up
453
453
454 Those were implementation details.
454 Those were implementation details.
455
455
456
456
457 .. _version 715:
457 .. _version 715:
458
458
459 IPython 7.15
459 IPython 7.15
460 ============
460 ============
461
461
462 IPython 7.15 brings a number of bug fixes and user facing improvements.
462 IPython 7.15 brings a number of bug fixes and user facing improvements.
463
463
464 Misc Noticeable changes:
464 Misc Noticeable changes:
465 ------------------------
465 ------------------------
466
466
467 - Long completion name have better elision in terminal :ghpull:`12284`
467 - Long completion name have better elision in terminal :ghpull:`12284`
468 - I've started to test on Python 3.9 :ghpull:`12307` and fix some errors.
468 - I've started to test on Python 3.9 :ghpull:`12307` and fix some errors.
469 - Hi DPI scaling of figures when using qt eventloop :ghpull:`12314`
469 - Hi DPI scaling of figures when using qt eventloop :ghpull:`12314`
470 - Document the ability to have systemwide configuration for IPython.
470 - Document the ability to have systemwide configuration for IPython.
471 :ghpull:`12328`
471 :ghpull:`12328`
472 - Fix issues with input autoformatting :ghpull:`12336`
472 - Fix issues with input autoformatting :ghpull:`12336`
473 - ``IPython.core.debugger.Pdb`` is now interruptible (:ghpull:`12168`, in 7.14
473 - ``IPython.core.debugger.Pdb`` is now interruptible (:ghpull:`12168`, in 7.14
474 but forgotten in release notes)
474 but forgotten in release notes)
475 - Video HTML attributes (:ghpull:`12212`, in 7.14 but forgotten in release
475 - Video HTML attributes (:ghpull:`12212`, in 7.14 but forgotten in release
476 notes)
476 notes)
477
477
478 Reproducible Build
478 Reproducible Build
479 ------------------
479 ------------------
480
480
481 Starting with IPython 7.15, I am attempting to provide reproducible builds,
481 Starting with IPython 7.15, I am attempting to provide reproducible builds,
482 that is to say you should be able from the source tree to generate an sdist
482 that is to say you should be able from the source tree to generate an sdist
483 and wheel that are identical byte for byte with the publish version on PyPI.
483 and wheel that are identical byte for byte with the publish version on PyPI.
484
484
485 I've only tested on a couple of machines so far and the process is relatively
485 I've only tested on a couple of machines so far and the process is relatively
486 straightforward, so this mean that IPython not only have a deterministic build
486 straightforward, so this mean that IPython not only have a deterministic build
487 process, but also I have either removed, or put under control all effects of
487 process, but also I have either removed, or put under control all effects of
488 the build environments on the final artifact. I encourage you to attempt the
488 the build environments on the final artifact. I encourage you to attempt the
489 build process on your machine as documented in :ref:`core_developer_guide`
489 build process on your machine as documented in :ref:`core_developer_guide`
490 and let me know if you do not obtain an identical artifact.
490 and let me know if you do not obtain an identical artifact.
491
491
492 While reproducible builds is critical to check that the supply chain of (open
492 While reproducible builds is critical to check that the supply chain of (open
493 source) software has not been compromised, it can also help to speedup many
493 source) software has not been compromised, it can also help to speedup many
494 of the build processes in large environment (conda, apt...) by allowing
494 of the build processes in large environment (conda, apt...) by allowing
495 better caching of intermediate build steps.
495 better caching of intermediate build steps.
496
496
497 Learn more on `<https://reproducible-builds.org/>`_. `Reflections on trusting
497 Learn more on `<https://reproducible-builds.org/>`_. `Reflections on trusting
498 trust <https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/358198.358210>`_ is also one of the
498 trust <https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/358198.358210>`_ is also one of the
499 cornerstone and recommended reads on this subject.
499 cornerstone and recommended reads on this subject.
500
500
501 .. note::
501 .. note::
502
502
503 The build commit from which the sdist is generated is also `signed
503 The build commit from which the sdist is generated is also `signed
504 <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_signature>`_, so you should be able to
504 <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_signature>`_, so you should be able to
505 check it has not been compromised, and the git repository is a `merkle-tree
505 check it has not been compromised, and the git repository is a `merkle-tree
506 <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkle_tree>`_, you can check the consistency
506 <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkle_tree>`_, you can check the consistency
507 with `git-fsck <https://git-scm.com/docs/git-fsck>`_ which you likely `want
507 with `git-fsck <https://git-scm.com/docs/git-fsck>`_ which you likely `want
508 to enable by default
508 to enable by default
509 <https://gist.github.com/mbbx6spp/14b86437e794bffb4120>`_.
509 <https://gist.github.com/mbbx6spp/14b86437e794bffb4120>`_.
510
510
511 NEP29: Last version to support Python 3.6
511 NEP29: Last version to support Python 3.6
512 -----------------------------------------
512 -----------------------------------------
513
513
514 IPython 7.15 will be the Last IPython version to officially support Python
514 IPython 7.15 will be the Last IPython version to officially support Python
515 3.6, as stated by `NumPy Enhancement Proposal 29
515 3.6, as stated by `NumPy Enhancement Proposal 29
516 <https://numpy.org/neps/nep-0029-deprecation_policy.html>`_. Starting with
516 <https://numpy.org/neps/nep-0029-deprecation_policy.html>`_. Starting with
517 next minor version of IPython I may stop testing on Python 3.6 and may stop
517 next minor version of IPython I may stop testing on Python 3.6 and may stop
518 publishing release artifacts that install on Python 3.6
518 publishing release artifacts that install on Python 3.6
519
519
520 Highlighted features
520 Highlighted features
521 --------------------
521 --------------------
522
522
523 Highlighted features are not new, but seem to not be widely known, this
523 Highlighted features are not new, but seem to not be widely known, this
524 section will help you discover in more narrative form what you can do with
524 section will help you discover in more narrative form what you can do with
525 IPython.
525 IPython.
526
526
527 Increase Tab Completion Menu Height
527 Increase Tab Completion Menu Height
528 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
528 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
529
529
530 In terminal IPython it is possible to increase the hight of the tab-completion
530 In terminal IPython it is possible to increase the hight of the tab-completion
531 menu. To do so set the value of
531 menu. To do so set the value of
532 :configtrait:`TerminalInteractiveShell.space_for_menu`, this will reserve more
532 :configtrait:`TerminalInteractiveShell.space_for_menu`, this will reserve more
533 space at the bottom of the screen for various kind of menus in IPython including
533 space at the bottom of the screen for various kind of menus in IPython including
534 tab completion and searching in history.
534 tab completion and searching in history.
535
535
536 Autoformat Code in the terminal
536 Autoformat Code in the terminal
537 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
537 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
538
538
539 If you have a preferred code formatter, you can configure IPython to
539 If you have a preferred code formatter, you can configure IPython to
540 reformat your code. Set the value of
540 reformat your code. Set the value of
541 :configtrait:`TerminalInteractiveShell.autoformatter` to for example ``'black'``
541 :configtrait:`TerminalInteractiveShell.autoformatter` to for example ``'black'``
542 and IPython will auto format your code when possible.
542 and IPython will auto format your code when possible.
543
543
544
544
545 .. _version 714:
545 .. _version 714:
546
546
547 IPython 7.14
547 IPython 7.14
548 ============
548 ============
549
549
550 IPython 7.14 is a minor release that fix a couple of bugs and prepare
550 IPython 7.14 is a minor release that fix a couple of bugs and prepare
551 compatibility with new or future versions of some libraries.
551 compatibility with new or future versions of some libraries.
552
552
553 Important changes:
553 Important changes:
554 ------------------
554 ------------------
555
555
556 - Fix compatibility with Sphinx 3+ :ghpull:`12235`
556 - Fix compatibility with Sphinx 3+ :ghpull:`12235`
557 - Remove deprecated matplotlib parameter usage, compatibility with matplotlib
557 - Remove deprecated matplotlib parameter usage, compatibility with matplotlib
558 3.3+ :`122250`
558 3.3+ :`122250`
559
559
560 Misc Changes
560 Misc Changes
561 ------------
561 ------------
562
562
563 - set ``.py`` extension when editing current buffer in vi/emacs. :ghpull:`12167`
563 - set ``.py`` extension when editing current buffer in vi/emacs. :ghpull:`12167`
564 - support for unicode identifiers in ``?``/``??`` :ghpull:`12208`
564 - support for unicode identifiers in ``?``/``??`` :ghpull:`12208`
565 - add extra options to the ``Video`` Rich objects :ghpull:`12212`
565 - add extra options to the ``Video`` Rich objects :ghpull:`12212`
566 - add pretty-printing to ``SimpleNamespace`` :ghpull:`12230`
566 - add pretty-printing to ``SimpleNamespace`` :ghpull:`12230`
567
567
568 IPython.core.debugger.Pdb is now interruptible
568 IPython.core.debugger.Pdb is now interruptible
569 ----------------------------------------------
569 ----------------------------------------------
570
570
571 A ``KeyboardInterrupt`` will now interrupt IPython's extended debugger, in order to make Jupyter able to interrupt it. (:ghpull:`12168`)
571 A ``KeyboardInterrupt`` will now interrupt IPython's extended debugger, in order to make Jupyter able to interrupt it. (:ghpull:`12168`)
572
572
573 Video HTML attributes
573 Video HTML attributes
574 ---------------------
574 ---------------------
575
575
576 Add an option to `IPython.display.Video` to change the attributes of the HTML display of the video (:ghpull:`12212`)
576 Add an option to `IPython.display.Video` to change the attributes of the HTML display of the video (:ghpull:`12212`)
577
577
578
578
579 Pending deprecated imports
579 Pending deprecated imports
580 --------------------------
580 --------------------------
581
581
582 Many object present in ``IPython.core.display`` are there for internal use only,
582 Many object present in ``IPython.core.display`` are there for internal use only,
583 and should already been imported from ``IPython.display`` by users and external
583 and should already been imported from ``IPython.display`` by users and external
584 libraries. Trying to import those from ``IPython.core.display`` is still possible
584 libraries. Trying to import those from ``IPython.core.display`` is still possible
585 but will trigger a
585 but will trigger a
586 deprecation warning in later versions of IPython and will become errors in the
586 deprecation warning in later versions of IPython and will become errors in the
587 future.
587 future.
588
588
589 This will simplify compatibility with other Python kernels (like Xeus-Python),
589 This will simplify compatibility with other Python kernels (like Xeus-Python),
590 and simplify code base.
590 and simplify code base.
591
591
592
592
593
593
594
594
595 .. _version 713:
595 .. _version 713:
596
596
597 IPython 7.13
597 IPython 7.13
598 ============
598 ============
599
599
600 IPython 7.13 is the final release of the 7.x branch since master is diverging
600 IPython 7.13 is the final release of the 7.x branch since master is diverging
601 toward an 8.0. Exiting new features have already been merged in 8.0 and will
601 toward an 8.0. Exiting new features have already been merged in 8.0 and will
602 not be available on the 7.x branch. All the changes below have been backported
602 not be available on the 7.x branch. All the changes below have been backported
603 from the master branch.
603 from the master branch.
604
604
605
605
606 - Fix inability to run PDB when inside an event loop :ghpull:`12141`
606 - Fix inability to run PDB when inside an event loop :ghpull:`12141`
607 - Fix ability to interrupt some processes on windows :ghpull:`12137`
607 - Fix ability to interrupt some processes on windows :ghpull:`12137`
608 - Fix debugger shortcuts :ghpull:`12132`
608 - Fix debugger shortcuts :ghpull:`12132`
609 - improve tab completion when inside a string by removing irrelevant elements :ghpull:`12128`
609 - improve tab completion when inside a string by removing irrelevant elements :ghpull:`12128`
610 - Fix display of filename tab completion when the path is long :ghpull:`12122`
610 - Fix display of filename tab completion when the path is long :ghpull:`12122`
611 - Many removal of Python 2 specific code path :ghpull:`12110`
611 - Many removal of Python 2 specific code path :ghpull:`12110`
612 - displaying wav files do not require NumPy anymore, and is 5x to 30x faster :ghpull:`12113`
612 - displaying wav files do not require NumPy anymore, and is 5x to 30x faster :ghpull:`12113`
613
613
614 See the list of all closed issues and pull request on `github
614 See the list of all closed issues and pull request on `github
615 <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/pulls?q=is%3Aclosed+milestone%3A7.13>`_.
615 <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/pulls?q=is%3Aclosed+milestone%3A7.13>`_.
616
616
617 .. _version 712:
617 .. _version 712:
618
618
619 IPython 7.12
619 IPython 7.12
620 ============
620 ============
621
621
622 IPython 7.12 is a minor update that mostly brings code cleanup, removal of
622 IPython 7.12 is a minor update that mostly brings code cleanup, removal of
623 longtime deprecated function and a couple update to documentation cleanup as well.
623 longtime deprecated function and a couple update to documentation cleanup as well.
624
624
625 Notable changes are the following:
625 Notable changes are the following:
626
626
627 - Exit non-zero when ipython is given a file path to run that doesn't exist :ghpull:`12074`
627 - Exit non-zero when ipython is given a file path to run that doesn't exist :ghpull:`12074`
628 - Test PR on ARM64 with Travis-CI :ghpull:`12073`
628 - Test PR on ARM64 with Travis-CI :ghpull:`12073`
629 - Update CI to work with latest Pytest :ghpull:`12086`
629 - Update CI to work with latest Pytest :ghpull:`12086`
630 - Add infrastructure to run ipykernel eventloop via trio :ghpull:`12097`
630 - Add infrastructure to run ipykernel eventloop via trio :ghpull:`12097`
631 - Support git blame ignore revs :ghpull:`12091`
631 - Support git blame ignore revs :ghpull:`12091`
632 - Start multi-line ``__repr__`` s on their own line :ghpull:`12099`
632 - Start multi-line ``__repr__`` s on their own line :ghpull:`12099`
633
633
634 .. _version 7111:
634 .. _version 7111:
635
635
636 IPython 7.11.1
636 IPython 7.11.1
637 ==============
637 ==============
638
638
639 A couple of deprecated functions (no-op) have been reintroduces in py3compat as
639 A couple of deprecated functions (no-op) have been reintroduces in py3compat as
640 Cython was still relying on them, and will be removed in a couple of versions.
640 Cython was still relying on them, and will be removed in a couple of versions.
641
641
642 .. _version 711:
642 .. _version 711:
643
643
644 IPython 7.11
644 IPython 7.11
645 ============
645 ============
646
646
647 IPython 7.11 received a couple of compatibility fixes and code cleanup.
647 IPython 7.11 received a couple of compatibility fixes and code cleanup.
648
648
649 A number of function in the ``py3compat`` have been removed; a number of types
649 A number of function in the ``py3compat`` have been removed; a number of types
650 in the IPython code base are now non-ambiguous and now always ``unicode``
650 in the IPython code base are now non-ambiguous and now always ``unicode``
651 instead of ``Union[Unicode,bytes]``; many of the relevant code path have thus
651 instead of ``Union[Unicode,bytes]``; many of the relevant code path have thus
652 been simplified/cleaned and types annotation added.
652 been simplified/cleaned and types annotation added.
653
653
654 IPython support several verbosity level from exceptions. ``xmode plain`` now
654 IPython support several verbosity level from exceptions. ``xmode plain`` now
655 support chained exceptions. :ghpull:`11999`
655 support chained exceptions. :ghpull:`11999`
656
656
657 We are starting to remove ``shell=True`` in some usages of subprocess. While not directly
657 We are starting to remove ``shell=True`` in some usages of subprocess. While not directly
658 a security issue (as IPython is made to run arbitrary code anyway) it is not good
658 a security issue (as IPython is made to run arbitrary code anyway) it is not good
659 practice and we'd like to show the example. :ghissue:`12023`. This discussion
659 practice and we'd like to show the example. :ghissue:`12023`. This discussion
660 was started by ``@mschwager`` thanks to a new auditing tool they are working on
660 was started by ``@mschwager`` thanks to a new auditing tool they are working on
661 with duo-labs (`dlint <https://github.com/duo-labs/dlint>`_).
661 with duo-labs (`dlint <https://github.com/duo-labs/dlint>`_).
662
662
663 Work around some bugs in Python 3.9 tokenizer :ghpull:`12057`
663 Work around some bugs in Python 3.9 tokenizer :ghpull:`12057`
664
664
665 IPython will now print its version after a crash. :ghpull:`11986`
665 IPython will now print its version after a crash. :ghpull:`11986`
666
666
667 This is likely the last release from the 7.x series that will see new feature.
667 This is likely the last release from the 7.x series that will see new feature.
668 The master branch will soon accept large code changes and thrilling new
668 The master branch will soon accept large code changes and thrilling new
669 features; the 7.x branch will only start to accept critical bug fixes, and
669 features; the 7.x branch will only start to accept critical bug fixes, and
670 update dependencies.
670 update dependencies.
671
671
672 .. _version 7102:
672 .. _version 7102:
673
673
674 IPython 7.10.2
674 IPython 7.10.2
675 ==============
675 ==============
676
676
677 IPython 7.10.2 fix a couple of extra incompatibility between IPython, ipdb,
677 IPython 7.10.2 fix a couple of extra incompatibility between IPython, ipdb,
678 asyncio and Prompt Toolkit 3.
678 asyncio and Prompt Toolkit 3.
679
679
680 .. _version 7101:
680 .. _version 7101:
681
681
682 IPython 7.10.1
682 IPython 7.10.1
683 ==============
683 ==============
684
684
685 IPython 7.10.1 fix a couple of incompatibilities with Prompt toolkit 3 (please
685 IPython 7.10.1 fix a couple of incompatibilities with Prompt toolkit 3 (please
686 update Prompt toolkit to 3.0.2 at least), and fixes some interaction with
686 update Prompt toolkit to 3.0.2 at least), and fixes some interaction with
687 headless IPython.
687 headless IPython.
688
688
689 .. _version 7100:
689 .. _version 7100:
690
690
691 IPython 7.10.0
691 IPython 7.10.0
692 ==============
692 ==============
693
693
694 IPython 7.10 is the first double digit minor release in the last decade, and
694 IPython 7.10 is the first double digit minor release in the last decade, and
695 first since the release of IPython 1.0, previous double digit minor release was
695 first since the release of IPython 1.0, previous double digit minor release was
696 in August 2009.
696 in August 2009.
697
697
698 We've been trying to give you regular release on the last Friday of every month
698 We've been trying to give you regular release on the last Friday of every month
699 for a guaranty of rapid access to bug fixes and new features.
699 for a guaranty of rapid access to bug fixes and new features.
700
700
701 Unlike the previous first few releases that have seen only a couple of code
701 Unlike the previous first few releases that have seen only a couple of code
702 changes, 7.10 bring a number of changes, new features and bugfixes.
702 changes, 7.10 bring a number of changes, new features and bugfixes.
703
703
704 Stop Support for Python 3.5 – Adopt NEP 29
704 Stop Support for Python 3.5 – Adopt NEP 29
705 ------------------------------------------
705 ------------------------------------------
706
706
707 IPython has decided to follow the informational `NEP 29
707 IPython has decided to follow the informational `NEP 29
708 <https://numpy.org/neps/nep-0029-deprecation_policy.html>`_ which layout a clear
708 <https://numpy.org/neps/nep-0029-deprecation_policy.html>`_ which layout a clear
709 policy as to which version of (C)Python and NumPy are supported.
709 policy as to which version of (C)Python and NumPy are supported.
710
710
711 We thus dropped support for Python 3.5, and cleaned up a number of code path
711 We thus dropped support for Python 3.5, and cleaned up a number of code path
712 that were Python-version dependant. If you are on 3.5 or earlier pip should
712 that were Python-version dependant. If you are on 3.5 or earlier pip should
713 automatically give you the latest compatible version of IPython so you do not
713 automatically give you the latest compatible version of IPython so you do not
714 need to pin to a given version.
714 need to pin to a given version.
715
715
716 Support for Prompt Toolkit 3.0
716 Support for Prompt Toolkit 3.0
717 ------------------------------
717 ------------------------------
718
718
719 Prompt Toolkit 3.0 was release a week before IPython 7.10 and introduces a few
719 Prompt Toolkit 3.0 was release a week before IPython 7.10 and introduces a few
720 breaking changes. We believe IPython 7.10 should be compatible with both Prompt
720 breaking changes. We believe IPython 7.10 should be compatible with both Prompt
721 Toolkit 2.x and 3.x, though it has not been extensively tested with 3.x so
721 Toolkit 2.x and 3.x, though it has not been extensively tested with 3.x so
722 please report any issues.
722 please report any issues.
723
723
724
724
725 Prompt Rendering Performance improvements
725 Prompt Rendering Performance improvements
726 -----------------------------------------
726 -----------------------------------------
727
727
728 Pull Request :ghpull:`11933` introduced an optimisation in the prompt rendering
728 Pull Request :ghpull:`11933` introduced an optimisation in the prompt rendering
729 logic that should decrease the resource usage of IPython when using the
729 logic that should decrease the resource usage of IPython when using the
730 _default_ configuration but could potentially introduce a regression of
730 _default_ configuration but could potentially introduce a regression of
731 functionalities if you are using a custom prompt.
731 functionalities if you are using a custom prompt.
732
732
733 We know assume if you haven't changed the default keybindings that the prompt
733 We know assume if you haven't changed the default keybindings that the prompt
734 **will not change** during the duration of your input – which is for example
734 **will not change** during the duration of your input – which is for example
735 not true when using vi insert mode that switches between `[ins]` and `[nor]`
735 not true when using vi insert mode that switches between `[ins]` and `[nor]`
736 for the current mode.
736 for the current mode.
737
737
738 If you are experiencing any issue let us know.
738 If you are experiencing any issue let us know.
739
739
740 Code autoformatting
740 Code autoformatting
741 -------------------
741 -------------------
742
742
743 The IPython terminal can now auto format your code just before entering a new
743 The IPython terminal can now auto format your code just before entering a new
744 line or executing a command. To do so use the
744 line or executing a command. To do so use the
745 ``--TerminalInteractiveShell.autoformatter`` option and set it to ``'black'``;
745 ``--TerminalInteractiveShell.autoformatter`` option and set it to ``'black'``;
746 if black is installed IPython will use black to format your code when possible.
746 if black is installed IPython will use black to format your code when possible.
747
747
748 IPython cannot always properly format your code; in particular it will
748 IPython cannot always properly format your code; in particular it will
749 auto formatting with *black* will only work if:
749 auto formatting with *black* will only work if:
750
750
751 - Your code does not contains magics or special python syntax.
751 - Your code does not contains magics or special python syntax.
752
752
753 - There is no code after your cursor.
753 - There is no code after your cursor.
754
754
755 The Black API is also still in motion; so this may not work with all versions of
755 The Black API is also still in motion; so this may not work with all versions of
756 black.
756 black.
757
757
758 It should be possible to register custom formatter, though the API is till in
758 It should be possible to register custom formatter, though the API is till in
759 flux.
759 flux.
760
760
761 Arbitrary Mimetypes Handing in Terminal (Aka inline images in terminal)
761 Arbitrary Mimetypes Handing in Terminal (Aka inline images in terminal)
762 -----------------------------------------------------------------------
762 -----------------------------------------------------------------------
763
763
764 When using IPython terminal it is now possible to register function to handle
764 When using IPython terminal it is now possible to register function to handle
765 arbitrary mimetypes. While rendering non-text based representation was possible in
765 arbitrary mimetypes. While rendering non-text based representation was possible in
766 many jupyter frontend; it was not possible in terminal IPython, as usually
766 many jupyter frontend; it was not possible in terminal IPython, as usually
767 terminal are limited to displaying text. As many terminal these days provide
767 terminal are limited to displaying text. As many terminal these days provide
768 escape sequences to display non-text; bringing this loved feature to IPython CLI
768 escape sequences to display non-text; bringing this loved feature to IPython CLI
769 made a lot of sens. This functionality will not only allow inline images; but
769 made a lot of sens. This functionality will not only allow inline images; but
770 allow opening of external program; for example ``mplayer`` to "display" sound
770 allow opening of external program; for example ``mplayer`` to "display" sound
771 files.
771 files.
772
772
773 So far only the hooks necessary for this are in place, but no default mime
773 So far only the hooks necessary for this are in place, but no default mime
774 renderers added; so inline images will only be available via extensions. We will
774 renderers added; so inline images will only be available via extensions. We will
775 progressively enable these features by default in the next few releases, and
775 progressively enable these features by default in the next few releases, and
776 contribution is welcomed.
776 contribution is welcomed.
777
777
778 We welcome any feedback on the API. See :ref:`shell_mimerenderer` for more
778 We welcome any feedback on the API. See :ref:`shell_mimerenderer` for more
779 informations.
779 informations.
780
780
781 This is originally based on work form in :ghpull:`10610` from @stephanh42
781 This is originally based on work form in :ghpull:`10610` from @stephanh42
782 started over two years ago, and still a lot need to be done.
782 started over two years ago, and still a lot need to be done.
783
783
784 MISC
784 MISC
785 ----
785 ----
786
786
787 - Completions can define their own ordering :ghpull:`11855`
787 - Completions can define their own ordering :ghpull:`11855`
788 - Enable Plotting in the same cell than the one that import matplotlib
788 - Enable Plotting in the same cell than the one that import matplotlib
789 :ghpull:`11916`
789 :ghpull:`11916`
790 - Allow to store and restore multiple variables at once :ghpull:`11930`
790 - Allow to store and restore multiple variables at once :ghpull:`11930`
791
791
792 You can see `all pull-requests <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/pulls?q=is%3Apr+milestone%3A7.10+is%3Aclosed>`_ for this release.
792 You can see `all pull-requests <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/pulls?q=is%3Apr+milestone%3A7.10+is%3Aclosed>`_ for this release.
793
793
794 API Changes
794 API Changes
795 -----------
795 -----------
796
796
797 Change of API and exposed objects automatically detected using `frappuccino <https://pypi.org/project/frappuccino/>`_ (still in beta):
797 Change of API and exposed objects automatically detected using `frappuccino <https://pypi.org/project/frappuccino/>`_ (still in beta):
798
798
799 The following items are new in IPython 7.10::
799 The following items are new in IPython 7.10::
800
800
801 + IPython.terminal.shortcuts.reformat_text_before_cursor(buffer, document, shell)
801 + IPython.terminal.shortcuts.reformat_text_before_cursor(buffer, document, shell)
802 + IPython.terminal.interactiveshell.PTK3
802 + IPython.terminal.interactiveshell.PTK3
803 + IPython.terminal.interactiveshell.black_reformat_handler(text_before_cursor)
803 + IPython.terminal.interactiveshell.black_reformat_handler(text_before_cursor)
804 + IPython.terminal.prompts.RichPromptDisplayHook.write_format_data(self, format_dict, md_dict='None')
804 + IPython.terminal.prompts.RichPromptDisplayHook.write_format_data(self, format_dict, md_dict='None')
805
805
806 The following items have been removed in 7.10::
806 The following items have been removed in 7.10::
807
807
808 - IPython.lib.pretty.DICT_IS_ORDERED
808 - IPython.lib.pretty.DICT_IS_ORDERED
809
809
810 The following signatures differ between versions::
810 The following signatures differ between versions::
811
811
812 - IPython.extensions.storemagic.restore_aliases(ip)
812 - IPython.extensions.storemagic.restore_aliases(ip)
813 + IPython.extensions.storemagic.restore_aliases(ip, alias='None')
813 + IPython.extensions.storemagic.restore_aliases(ip, alias='None')
814
814
815 Special Thanks
815 Special Thanks
816 --------------
816 --------------
817
817
818 - @stephanh42 who started the work on inline images in terminal 2 years ago
818 - @stephanh42 who started the work on inline images in terminal 2 years ago
819 - @augustogoulart who spent a lot of time triaging issues and responding to
819 - @augustogoulart who spent a lot of time triaging issues and responding to
820 users.
820 users.
821 - @con-f-use who is my (@Carreau) first sponsor on GitHub, as a reminder if you
821 - @con-f-use who is my (@Carreau) first sponsor on GitHub, as a reminder if you
822 like IPython, Jupyter and many other library of the SciPy stack you can
822 like IPython, Jupyter and many other library of the SciPy stack you can
823 donate to numfocus.org non profit
823 donate to numfocus.org non profit
824
824
825 .. _version 790:
825 .. _version 790:
826
826
827 IPython 7.9.0
827 IPython 7.9.0
828 =============
828 =============
829
829
830 IPython 7.9 is a small release with a couple of improvement and bug fixes.
830 IPython 7.9 is a small release with a couple of improvement and bug fixes.
831
831
832 - Xterm terminal title should be restored on exit :ghpull:`11910`
832 - Xterm terminal title should be restored on exit :ghpull:`11910`
833 - special variables ``_``,``__``, ``___`` are not set anymore when cache size
833 - special variables ``_``,``__``, ``___`` are not set anymore when cache size
834 is 0 or less. :ghpull:`11877`
834 is 0 or less. :ghpull:`11877`
835 - Autoreload should have regained some speed by using a new heuristic logic to
835 - Autoreload should have regained some speed by using a new heuristic logic to
836 find all objects needing reload. This should avoid large objects traversal
836 find all objects needing reload. This should avoid large objects traversal
837 like pandas dataframes. :ghpull:`11876`
837 like pandas dataframes. :ghpull:`11876`
838 - Get ready for Python 4. :ghpull:`11874`
838 - Get ready for Python 4. :ghpull:`11874`
839 - `%env` Magic now has heuristic to hide potentially sensitive values :ghpull:`11896`
839 - `%env` Magic now has heuristic to hide potentially sensitive values :ghpull:`11896`
840
840
841 This is a small release despite a number of Pull Request Pending that need to
841 This is a small release despite a number of Pull Request Pending that need to
842 be reviewed/worked on. Many of the core developers have been busy outside of
842 be reviewed/worked on. Many of the core developers have been busy outside of
843 IPython/Jupyter and we thanks all contributor for their patience; we'll work on
843 IPython/Jupyter and we thanks all contributor for their patience; we'll work on
844 these as soon as we have time.
844 these as soon as we have time.
845
845
846
846
847 .. _version780:
847 .. _version780:
848
848
849 IPython 7.8.0
849 IPython 7.8.0
850 =============
850 =============
851
851
852 IPython 7.8.0 contain a few bugfix and 2 new APIs:
852 IPython 7.8.0 contain a few bugfix and 2 new APIs:
853
853
854 - Enable changing the font color for LaTeX rendering :ghpull:`11840`
854 - Enable changing the font color for LaTeX rendering :ghpull:`11840`
855 - and Re-Expose some PDB API (see below)
855 - and Re-Expose some PDB API (see below)
856
856
857 Expose Pdb API
857 Expose Pdb API
858 --------------
858 --------------
859
859
860 Expose the built-in ``pdb.Pdb`` API. ``Pdb`` constructor arguments are generically
860 Expose the built-in ``pdb.Pdb`` API. ``Pdb`` constructor arguments are generically
861 exposed, regardless of python version.
861 exposed, regardless of python version.
862 Newly exposed arguments:
862 Newly exposed arguments:
863
863
864 - ``skip`` - Python 3.1+
864 - ``skip`` - Python 3.1+
865 - ``nosiginnt`` - Python 3.2+
865 - ``nosiginnt`` - Python 3.2+
866 - ``readrc`` - Python 3.6+
866 - ``readrc`` - Python 3.6+
867
867
868 Try it out::
868 Try it out::
869
869
870 from IPython.terminal.debugger import TerminalPdb
870 from IPython.terminal.debugger import TerminalPdb
871 pdb = TerminalPdb(skip=["skipthismodule"])
871 pdb = TerminalPdb(skip=["skipthismodule"])
872
872
873
873
874 See :ghpull:`11840`
874 See :ghpull:`11840`
875
875
876 .. _version770:
876 .. _version770:
877
877
878 IPython 7.7.0
878 IPython 7.7.0
879 =============
879 =============
880
880
881 IPython 7.7.0 contain multiple bug fixes and documentation updates; Here are a
881 IPython 7.7.0 contain multiple bug fixes and documentation updates; Here are a
882 few of the outstanding issue fixed:
882 few of the outstanding issue fixed:
883
883
884 - Fix a bug introduced in 7.6 where the ``%matplotlib`` magic would fail on
884 - Fix a bug introduced in 7.6 where the ``%matplotlib`` magic would fail on
885 previously acceptable arguments :ghpull:`11814`.
885 previously acceptable arguments :ghpull:`11814`.
886 - Fix the manage location on freebsd :ghpull:`11808`.
886 - Fix the manage location on freebsd :ghpull:`11808`.
887 - Fix error message about aliases after ``%reset`` call in ipykernel
887 - Fix error message about aliases after ``%reset`` call in ipykernel
888 :ghpull:`11806`
888 :ghpull:`11806`
889 - Fix Duplication completions in emacs :ghpull:`11803`
889 - Fix Duplication completions in emacs :ghpull:`11803`
890
890
891 We are planning to adopt `NEP29 <https://github.com/numpy/numpy/pull/14086>`_
891 We are planning to adopt `NEP29 <https://github.com/numpy/numpy/pull/14086>`_
892 (still currently in draft) which may make this minor version of IPython the
892 (still currently in draft) which may make this minor version of IPython the
893 last one to support Python 3.5 and will make the code base more aggressive
893 last one to support Python 3.5 and will make the code base more aggressive
894 toward removing compatibility with older versions of Python.
894 toward removing compatibility with older versions of Python.
895
895
896 GitHub now support to give only "Triage" permissions to users; if you'd like to
896 GitHub now support to give only "Triage" permissions to users; if you'd like to
897 help close stale issues and labels issues please reach to us with your GitHub
897 help close stale issues and labels issues please reach to us with your GitHub
898 Username and we'll add you to the triage team. It is a great way to start
898 Username and we'll add you to the triage team. It is a great way to start
899 contributing and a path toward getting commit rights.
899 contributing and a path toward getting commit rights.
900
900
901 .. _version761:
901 .. _version761:
902
902
903 IPython 7.6.1
903 IPython 7.6.1
904 =============
904 =============
905
905
906 IPython 7.6.1 contain a critical bugfix in the ``%timeit`` magic, which would
906 IPython 7.6.1 contain a critical bugfix in the ``%timeit`` magic, which would
907 crash on some inputs as a side effect of :ghpull:`11716`. See :ghpull:`11812`
907 crash on some inputs as a side effect of :ghpull:`11716`. See :ghpull:`11812`
908
908
909
909
910 .. _whatsnew760:
910 .. _whatsnew760:
911
911
912 IPython 7.6.0
912 IPython 7.6.0
913 =============
913 =============
914
914
915 IPython 7.6.0 contains a couple of bug fixes and number of small features
915 IPython 7.6.0 contains a couple of bug fixes and number of small features
916 additions as well as some compatibility with the current development version of
916 additions as well as some compatibility with the current development version of
917 Python 3.8.
917 Python 3.8.
918
918
919 - Add a ``-l`` option to :magic:`psearch` to list the available search
919 - Add a ``-l`` option to :magic:`psearch` to list the available search
920 types. :ghpull:`11672`
920 types. :ghpull:`11672`
921 - Support ``PathLike`` for ``DisplayObject`` and ``Image``. :ghpull:`11764`
921 - Support ``PathLike`` for ``DisplayObject`` and ``Image``. :ghpull:`11764`
922 - Configurability of timeout in the test suite for slow platforms.
922 - Configurability of timeout in the test suite for slow platforms.
923 :ghpull:`11756`
923 :ghpull:`11756`
924 - Accept any casing for matplotlib backend. :ghpull:`121748`
924 - Accept any casing for matplotlib backend. :ghpull:`121748`
925 - Properly skip test that requires numpy to be installed :ghpull:`11723`
925 - Properly skip test that requires numpy to be installed :ghpull:`11723`
926 - More support for Python 3.8 and positional only arguments (pep570)
926 - More support for Python 3.8 and positional only arguments (pep570)
927 :ghpull:`11720`
927 :ghpull:`11720`
928 - Unicode names for the completion are loaded lazily on first use which
928 - Unicode names for the completion are loaded lazily on first use which
929 should decrease startup time. :ghpull:`11693`
929 should decrease startup time. :ghpull:`11693`
930 - Autoreload now update the types of reloaded objects; this for example allow
930 - Autoreload now update the types of reloaded objects; this for example allow
931 pickling of reloaded objects. :ghpull:`11644`
931 pickling of reloaded objects. :ghpull:`11644`
932 - Fix a bug where ``%%time`` magic would suppress cell output. :ghpull:`11716`
932 - Fix a bug where ``%%time`` magic would suppress cell output. :ghpull:`11716`
933
933
934
934
935 Prepare migration to pytest (instead of nose) for testing
935 Prepare migration to pytest (instead of nose) for testing
936 ---------------------------------------------------------
936 ---------------------------------------------------------
937
937
938 Most of the work between 7.5 and 7.6 was to prepare the migration from our
938 Most of the work between 7.5 and 7.6 was to prepare the migration from our
939 testing framework to pytest. Most of the test suite should now work by simply
939 testing framework to pytest. Most of the test suite should now work by simply
940 issuing ``pytest`` from the root of the repository.
940 issuing ``pytest`` from the root of the repository.
941
941
942 The migration to pytest is just at its beginning. Many of our test still rely
942 The migration to pytest is just at its beginning. Many of our test still rely
943 on IPython-specific plugins for nose using pytest (doctest using IPython syntax
943 on IPython-specific plugins for nose using pytest (doctest using IPython syntax
944 is one example of this where test appear as "passing", while no code has been
944 is one example of this where test appear as "passing", while no code has been
945 ran). Many test also need to be updated like ``yield-test`` to be properly
945 ran). Many test also need to be updated like ``yield-test`` to be properly
946 parametrized tests.
946 parametrized tests.
947
947
948 Migration to pytest allowed me to discover a number of issues in our test
948 Migration to pytest allowed me to discover a number of issues in our test
949 suite; which was hiding a number of subtle issues – or not actually running
949 suite; which was hiding a number of subtle issues – or not actually running
950 some of the tests in our test suite – I have thus corrected many of those; like
950 some of the tests in our test suite – I have thus corrected many of those; like
951 improperly closed resources; or used of deprecated features. I also made use of
951 improperly closed resources; or used of deprecated features. I also made use of
952 the ``pytest --durations=...`` to find some of our slowest test and speed them
952 the ``pytest --durations=...`` to find some of our slowest test and speed them
953 up (our test suite can now be up to 10% faster). Pytest as also a variety of
953 up (our test suite can now be up to 10% faster). Pytest as also a variety of
954 plugins and flags which will make the code quality of IPython and the testing
954 plugins and flags which will make the code quality of IPython and the testing
955 experience better.
955 experience better.
956
956
957 Misc
957 Misc
958 ----
958 ----
959
959
960 We skipped the release of 7.6 at the end of May, but will attempt to get back
960 We skipped the release of 7.6 at the end of May, but will attempt to get back
961 on schedule. We are starting to think about making introducing backward
961 on schedule. We are starting to think about making introducing backward
962 incompatible change and start the 8.0 series.
962 incompatible change and start the 8.0 series.
963
963
964 Special Thanks to Gabriel (@gpotter2 on GitHub), who among other took care many
964 Special Thanks to Gabriel (@gpotter2 on GitHub), who among other took care many
965 of the remaining task for 7.4 and 7.5, like updating the website.
965 of the remaining task for 7.4 and 7.5, like updating the website.
966
966
967 .. _whatsnew750:
967 .. _whatsnew750:
968
968
969 IPython 7.5.0
969 IPython 7.5.0
970 =============
970 =============
971
971
972 IPython 7.5.0 consist mostly of bug-fixes, and documentation updates, with one
972 IPython 7.5.0 consist mostly of bug-fixes, and documentation updates, with one
973 minor new feature. The `Audio` display element can now be assigned an element
973 minor new feature. The `Audio` display element can now be assigned an element
974 id when displayed in browser. See :ghpull:`11670`
974 id when displayed in browser. See :ghpull:`11670`
975
975
976 The major outstanding bug fix correct a change of behavior that was introduce
976 The major outstanding bug fix correct a change of behavior that was introduce
977 in 7.4.0 where some cell magics would not be able to access or modify global
977 in 7.4.0 where some cell magics would not be able to access or modify global
978 scope when using the ``@needs_local_scope`` decorator. This was typically
978 scope when using the ``@needs_local_scope`` decorator. This was typically
979 encountered with the ``%%time`` and ``%%timeit`` magics. See :ghissue:`11659`
979 encountered with the ``%%time`` and ``%%timeit`` magics. See :ghissue:`11659`
980 and :ghpull:`11698`.
980 and :ghpull:`11698`.
981
981
982 .. _whatsnew740:
982 .. _whatsnew740:
983
983
984 IPython 7.4.0
984 IPython 7.4.0
985 =============
985 =============
986
986
987 Unicode name completions
987 Unicode name completions
988 ------------------------
988 ------------------------
989
989
990 Previously, we provided completion for a unicode name with its relative symbol.
990 Previously, we provided completion for a unicode name with its relative symbol.
991 With this, now IPython provides complete suggestions to unicode name symbols.
991 With this, now IPython provides complete suggestions to unicode name symbols.
992
992
993 As on the PR, if user types ``\LAT<tab>``, IPython provides a list of
993 As on the PR, if user types ``\LAT<tab>``, IPython provides a list of
994 possible completions. In this case, it would be something like::
994 possible completions. In this case, it would be something like::
995
995
996 'LATIN CAPITAL LETTER A',
996 'LATIN CAPITAL LETTER A',
997 'LATIN CAPITAL LETTER B',
997 'LATIN CAPITAL LETTER B',
998 'LATIN CAPITAL LETTER C',
998 'LATIN CAPITAL LETTER C',
999 'LATIN CAPITAL LETTER D',
999 'LATIN CAPITAL LETTER D',
1000 ....
1000 ....
1001
1001
1002 This help to type unicode character that do not have short latex aliases, and
1002 This help to type unicode character that do not have short latex aliases, and
1003 have long unicode names. for example ``Ν°``, ``\GREEK CAPITAL LETTER HETA``.
1003 have long unicode names. for example ``Ν°``, ``\GREEK CAPITAL LETTER HETA``.
1004
1004
1005 This feature was contributed by Luciana Marques :ghpull:`11583`.
1005 This feature was contributed by Luciana Marques :ghpull:`11583`.
1006
1006
1007 Make audio normalization optional
1007 Make audio normalization optional
1008 ---------------------------------
1008 ---------------------------------
1009
1009
1010 Added 'normalize' argument to `IPython.display.Audio`. This argument applies
1010 Added 'normalize' argument to `IPython.display.Audio`. This argument applies
1011 when audio data is given as an array of samples. The default of `normalize=True`
1011 when audio data is given as an array of samples. The default of `normalize=True`
1012 preserves prior behavior of normalizing the audio to the maximum possible range.
1012 preserves prior behavior of normalizing the audio to the maximum possible range.
1013 Setting to `False` disables normalization.
1013 Setting to `False` disables normalization.
1014
1014
1015
1015
1016 Miscellaneous
1016 Miscellaneous
1017 -------------
1017 -------------
1018
1018
1019 - Fix improper acceptation of ``return`` outside of functions. :ghpull:`11641`.
1019 - Fix improper acceptation of ``return`` outside of functions. :ghpull:`11641`.
1020 - Fixed PyQt 5.11 backwards incompatibility causing sip import failure.
1020 - Fixed PyQt 5.11 backwards incompatibility causing sip import failure.
1021 :ghpull:`11613`.
1021 :ghpull:`11613`.
1022 - Fix Bug where ``type?`` would crash IPython. :ghpull:`1608`.
1022 - Fix Bug where ``type?`` would crash IPython. :ghpull:`1608`.
1023 - Allow to apply ``@needs_local_scope`` to cell magics for convenience.
1023 - Allow to apply ``@needs_local_scope`` to cell magics for convenience.
1024 :ghpull:`11542`.
1024 :ghpull:`11542`.
1025
1025
1026 .. _whatsnew730:
1026 .. _whatsnew730:
1027
1027
1028 IPython 7.3.0
1028 IPython 7.3.0
1029 =============
1029 =============
1030
1030
1031 .. _whatsnew720:
1031 .. _whatsnew720:
1032
1032
1033 IPython 7.3.0 bring several bug fixes and small improvements that you will
1033 IPython 7.3.0 bring several bug fixes and small improvements that you will
1034 described bellow.
1034 described bellow.
1035
1035
1036 The biggest change to this release is the implementation of the ``%conda`` and
1036 The biggest change to this release is the implementation of the ``%conda`` and
1037 ``%pip`` magics, that will attempt to install packages in the **current
1037 ``%pip`` magics, that will attempt to install packages in the **current
1038 environment**. You may still need to restart your interpreter or kernel for the
1038 environment**. You may still need to restart your interpreter or kernel for the
1039 change to be taken into account, but it should simplify installation of packages
1039 change to be taken into account, but it should simplify installation of packages
1040 into remote environment. Installing using pip/conda from the command line is
1040 into remote environment. Installing using pip/conda from the command line is
1041 still the prefer method.
1041 still the prefer method.
1042
1042
1043 The ``%pip`` magic was already present, but was only printing a warning; now it
1043 The ``%pip`` magic was already present, but was only printing a warning; now it
1044 will actually forward commands to pip.
1044 will actually forward commands to pip.
1045
1045
1046 Misc bug fixes and improvements:
1046 Misc bug fixes and improvements:
1047
1047
1048 - Compatibility with Python 3.8.
1048 - Compatibility with Python 3.8.
1049 - Do not expand shell variable in execution magics, and added the
1049 - Do not expand shell variable in execution magics, and added the
1050 ``no_var_expand`` decorator for magic requiring a similar functionality
1050 ``no_var_expand`` decorator for magic requiring a similar functionality
1051 :ghpull:`11516`
1051 :ghpull:`11516`
1052 - Add ``%pip`` and ``%conda`` magic :ghpull:`11524`
1052 - Add ``%pip`` and ``%conda`` magic :ghpull:`11524`
1053 - Re-initialize posix aliases after a ``%reset`` :ghpull:`11528`
1053 - Re-initialize posix aliases after a ``%reset`` :ghpull:`11528`
1054 - Allow the IPython command line to run ``*.ipynb`` files :ghpull:`11529`
1054 - Allow the IPython command line to run ``*.ipynb`` files :ghpull:`11529`
1055
1055
1056 IPython 7.2.0
1056 IPython 7.2.0
1057 =============
1057 =============
1058
1058
1059 IPython 7.2.0 brings minor bugfixes, improvements, and new configuration options:
1059 IPython 7.2.0 brings minor bugfixes, improvements, and new configuration options:
1060
1060
1061 - Fix a bug preventing PySide2 GUI integration from working :ghpull:`11464`
1061 - Fix a bug preventing PySide2 GUI integration from working :ghpull:`11464`
1062 - Run CI on Mac OS ! :ghpull:`11471`
1062 - Run CI on Mac OS ! :ghpull:`11471`
1063 - Fix IPython "Demo" mode. :ghpull:`11498`
1063 - Fix IPython "Demo" mode. :ghpull:`11498`
1064 - Fix ``%run`` magic with path in name :ghpull:`11499`
1064 - Fix ``%run`` magic with path in name :ghpull:`11499`
1065 - Fix: add CWD to sys.path *after* stdlib :ghpull:`11502`
1065 - Fix: add CWD to sys.path *after* stdlib :ghpull:`11502`
1066 - Better rendering of signatures, especially long ones. :ghpull:`11505`
1066 - Better rendering of signatures, especially long ones. :ghpull:`11505`
1067 - Re-enable jedi by default if it's installed :ghpull:`11506`
1067 - Re-enable jedi by default if it's installed :ghpull:`11506`
1068 - Add New ``minimal`` exception reporting mode (useful for educational purpose). See :ghpull:`11509`
1068 - Add New ``minimal`` exception reporting mode (useful for educational purpose). See :ghpull:`11509`
1069
1069
1070
1070
1071 Added ability to show subclasses when using pinfo and other utilities
1071 Added ability to show subclasses when using pinfo and other utilities
1072 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
1072 ---------------------------------------------------------------------
1073
1073
1074 When using ``?``/``??`` on a class, IPython will now list the first 10 subclasses.
1074 When using ``?``/``??`` on a class, IPython will now list the first 10 subclasses.
1075
1075
1076 Special Thanks to Chris Mentzel of the Moore Foundation for this feature. Chris
1076 Special Thanks to Chris Mentzel of the Moore Foundation for this feature. Chris
1077 is one of the people who played a critical role in IPython/Jupyter getting
1077 is one of the people who played a critical role in IPython/Jupyter getting
1078 funding.
1078 funding.
1079
1079
1080 We are grateful for all the help Chris has given us over the years,
1080 We are grateful for all the help Chris has given us over the years,
1081 and we're now proud to have code contributed by Chris in IPython.
1081 and we're now proud to have code contributed by Chris in IPython.
1082
1082
1083 OSMagics.cd_force_quiet configuration option
1083 OSMagics.cd_force_quiet configuration option
1084 --------------------------------------------
1084 --------------------------------------------
1085
1085
1086 You can set this option to force the %cd magic to behave as if ``-q`` was passed:
1086 You can set this option to force the %cd magic to behave as if ``-q`` was passed:
1087 ::
1087 ::
1088
1088
1089 In [1]: cd /
1089 In [1]: cd /
1090 /
1090 /
1091
1091
1092 In [2]: %config OSMagics.cd_force_quiet = True
1092 In [2]: %config OSMagics.cd_force_quiet = True
1093
1093
1094 In [3]: cd /tmp
1094 In [3]: cd /tmp
1095
1095
1096 In [4]:
1096 In [4]:
1097
1097
1098 See :ghpull:`11491`
1098 See :ghpull:`11491`
1099
1099
1100 In vi editing mode, whether the prompt includes the current vi mode can now be configured
1100 In vi editing mode, whether the prompt includes the current vi mode can now be configured
1101 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1101 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1102
1102
1103 Set the ``TerminalInteractiveShell.prompt_includes_vi_mode`` to a boolean value
1103 Set the ``TerminalInteractiveShell.prompt_includes_vi_mode`` to a boolean value
1104 (default: True) to control this feature. See :ghpull:`11492`
1104 (default: True) to control this feature. See :ghpull:`11492`
1105
1105
1106 .. _whatsnew710:
1106 .. _whatsnew710:
1107
1107
1108 IPython 7.1.0
1108 IPython 7.1.0
1109 =============
1109 =============
1110
1110
1111 IPython 7.1.0 is the first minor release after 7.0.0 and mostly brings fixes to
1111 IPython 7.1.0 is the first minor release after 7.0.0 and mostly brings fixes to
1112 new features, internal refactoring, and fixes for regressions that happened during the 6.x->7.x
1112 new features, internal refactoring, and fixes for regressions that happened during the 6.x->7.x
1113 transition. It also brings **Compatibility with Python 3.7.1**, as we're
1113 transition. It also brings **Compatibility with Python 3.7.1**, as we're
1114 unwillingly relying on a bug in CPython.
1114 unwillingly relying on a bug in CPython.
1115
1115
1116 New Core Dev:
1116 New Core Dev:
1117
1117
1118 - We welcome Jonathan Slenders to the commiters. Jonathan has done a fantastic
1118 - We welcome Jonathan Slenders to the commiters. Jonathan has done a fantastic
1119 work on prompt_toolkit, and we'd like to recognise his impact by giving him
1119 work on prompt_toolkit, and we'd like to recognise his impact by giving him
1120 commit rights. :ghissue:`11397`
1120 commit rights. :ghissue:`11397`
1121
1121
1122 Notable Changes
1122 Notable Changes
1123
1123
1124 - Major update of "latex to unicode" tab completion map (see below)
1124 - Major update of "latex to unicode" tab completion map (see below)
1125
1125
1126 Notable New Features:
1126 Notable New Features:
1127
1127
1128 - Restore functionality and documentation of the **sphinx directive**, which
1128 - Restore functionality and documentation of the **sphinx directive**, which
1129 is now stricter (fail on error by daefault), has new configuration options,
1129 is now stricter (fail on error by daefault), has new configuration options,
1130 has a brand new documentation page :ref:`ipython_directive` (which needs
1130 has a brand new documentation page :ref:`ipython_directive` (which needs
1131 some cleanup). It is also now *tested* so we hope to have less regressions.
1131 some cleanup). It is also now *tested* so we hope to have less regressions.
1132 :ghpull:`11402`
1132 :ghpull:`11402`
1133
1133
1134 - ``IPython.display.Video`` now supports ``width`` and ``height`` arguments,
1134 - ``IPython.display.Video`` now supports ``width`` and ``height`` arguments,
1135 allowing a custom width and height to be set instead of using the video's
1135 allowing a custom width and height to be set instead of using the video's
1136 width and height. :ghpull:`11353`
1136 width and height. :ghpull:`11353`
1137
1137
1138 - Warn when using ``HTML('<iframe>')`` instead of ``IFrame`` :ghpull:`11350`
1138 - Warn when using ``HTML('<iframe>')`` instead of ``IFrame`` :ghpull:`11350`
1139
1139
1140 - Allow Dynamic switching of editing mode between vi/emacs and show
1140 - Allow Dynamic switching of editing mode between vi/emacs and show
1141 normal/input mode in prompt when using vi. :ghpull:`11390`. Use ``%config
1141 normal/input mode in prompt when using vi. :ghpull:`11390`. Use ``%config
1142 TerminalInteractiveShell.editing_mode = 'vi'`` or ``%config
1142 TerminalInteractiveShell.editing_mode = 'vi'`` or ``%config
1143 TerminalInteractiveShell.editing_mode = 'emacs'`` to dynamically switch
1143 TerminalInteractiveShell.editing_mode = 'emacs'`` to dynamically switch
1144 between modes.
1144 between modes.
1145
1145
1146
1146
1147 Notable Fixes:
1147 Notable Fixes:
1148
1148
1149 - Fix entering of **multi-line blocks in terminal** IPython, and various
1149 - Fix entering of **multi-line blocks in terminal** IPython, and various
1150 crashes in the new input transformation machinery :ghpull:`11354`,
1150 crashes in the new input transformation machinery :ghpull:`11354`,
1151 :ghpull:`11356`, :ghpull:`11358`. These also fix a **Compatibility bug
1151 :ghpull:`11356`, :ghpull:`11358`. These also fix a **Compatibility bug
1152 with Python 3.7.1**.
1152 with Python 3.7.1**.
1153
1153
1154 - Fix moving through generator stack in ipdb :ghpull:`11266`
1154 - Fix moving through generator stack in ipdb :ghpull:`11266`
1155
1155
1156 - %Magic command arguments now support quoting. :ghpull:`11330`
1156 - %Magic command arguments now support quoting. :ghpull:`11330`
1157
1157
1158 - Re-add ``rprint`` and ``rprinte`` aliases. :ghpull:`11331`
1158 - Re-add ``rprint`` and ``rprinte`` aliases. :ghpull:`11331`
1159
1159
1160 - Remove implicit dependency on ``ipython_genutils`` :ghpull:`11317`
1160 - Remove implicit dependency on ``ipython_genutils`` :ghpull:`11317`
1161
1161
1162 - Make ``nonlocal`` raise ``SyntaxError`` instead of silently failing in async
1162 - Make ``nonlocal`` raise ``SyntaxError`` instead of silently failing in async
1163 mode. :ghpull:`11382`
1163 mode. :ghpull:`11382`
1164
1164
1165 - Fix mishandling of magics and ``= !`` assignment just after a dedent in
1165 - Fix mishandling of magics and ``= !`` assignment just after a dedent in
1166 nested code blocks :ghpull:`11418`
1166 nested code blocks :ghpull:`11418`
1167
1167
1168 - Fix instructions for custom shortcuts :ghpull:`11426`
1168 - Fix instructions for custom shortcuts :ghpull:`11426`
1169
1169
1170
1170
1171 Notable Internals improvements:
1171 Notable Internals improvements:
1172
1172
1173 - Use of ``os.scandir`` (Python 3 only) to speed up some file system operations.
1173 - Use of ``os.scandir`` (Python 3 only) to speed up some file system operations.
1174 :ghpull:`11365`
1174 :ghpull:`11365`
1175
1175
1176 - use ``perf_counter`` instead of ``clock`` for more precise
1176 - use ``perf_counter`` instead of ``clock`` for more precise
1177 timing results with ``%time`` :ghpull:`11376`
1177 timing results with ``%time`` :ghpull:`11376`
1178
1178
1179 Many thanks to all the contributors and in particular to ``bartskowron`` and
1179 Many thanks to all the contributors and in particular to ``bartskowron`` and
1180 ``tonyfast`` who handled some pretty complicated bugs in the input machinery. We
1180 ``tonyfast`` who handled some pretty complicated bugs in the input machinery. We
1181 had a number of first time contributors and maybe hacktoberfest participants that
1181 had a number of first time contributors and maybe hacktoberfest participants that
1182 made significant contributions and helped us free some time to focus on more
1182 made significant contributions and helped us free some time to focus on more
1183 complicated bugs.
1183 complicated bugs.
1184
1184
1185 You
1185 You
1186 can see all the closed issues and Merged PR, new features and fixes `here
1186 can see all the closed issues and Merged PR, new features and fixes `here
1187 <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=+is%3Aclosed+milestone%3A7.1+>`_.
1187 <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=+is%3Aclosed+milestone%3A7.1+>`_.
1188
1188
1189 Unicode Completion update
1189 Unicode Completion update
1190 -------------------------
1190 -------------------------
1191
1191
1192 In IPython 7.1 the Unicode completion map has been updated and synchronized with
1192 In IPython 7.1 the Unicode completion map has been updated and synchronized with
1193 the Julia language.
1193 the Julia language.
1194
1194
1195 Added and removed character characters:
1195 Added and removed character characters:
1196
1196
1197 ``\jmath`` (``Θ·``), ``\\underleftrightarrow`` (U+034D, combining) have been
1197 ``\jmath`` (``Θ·``), ``\\underleftrightarrow`` (U+034D, combining) have been
1198 added, while ``\\textasciicaron`` have been removed
1198 added, while ``\\textasciicaron`` have been removed
1199
1199
1200 Some sequences have seen their prefix removed:
1200 Some sequences have seen their prefix removed:
1201
1201
1202 - 6 characters ``\text...<tab>`` should now be inputed with ``\...<tab>`` directly,
1202 - 6 characters ``\text...<tab>`` should now be inputed with ``\...<tab>`` directly,
1203 - 45 characters ``\Elz...<tab>`` should now be inputed with ``\...<tab>`` directly,
1203 - 45 characters ``\Elz...<tab>`` should now be inputed with ``\...<tab>`` directly,
1204 - 65 characters ``\B...<tab>`` should now be inputed with ``\...<tab>`` directly,
1204 - 65 characters ``\B...<tab>`` should now be inputed with ``\...<tab>`` directly,
1205 - 450 characters ``\m...<tab>`` should now be inputed with ``\...<tab>`` directly,
1205 - 450 characters ``\m...<tab>`` should now be inputed with ``\...<tab>`` directly,
1206
1206
1207 Some sequences have seen their prefix shortened:
1207 Some sequences have seen their prefix shortened:
1208
1208
1209 - 5 characters ``\mitBbb...<tab>`` should now be inputed with ``\bbi...<tab>`` directly,
1209 - 5 characters ``\mitBbb...<tab>`` should now be inputed with ``\bbi...<tab>`` directly,
1210 - 52 characters ``\mit...<tab>`` should now be inputed with ``\i...<tab>`` directly,
1210 - 52 characters ``\mit...<tab>`` should now be inputed with ``\i...<tab>`` directly,
1211 - 216 characters ``\mbfit...<tab>`` should now be inputed with ``\bi...<tab>`` directly,
1211 - 216 characters ``\mbfit...<tab>`` should now be inputed with ``\bi...<tab>`` directly,
1212 - 222 characters ``\mbf...<tab>`` should now be inputed with ``\b...<tab>`` directly,
1212 - 222 characters ``\mbf...<tab>`` should now be inputed with ``\b...<tab>`` directly,
1213
1213
1214 A couple of characters had their sequence simplified:
1214 A couple of characters had their sequence simplified:
1215
1215
1216 - ``Γ°``, type ``\dh<tab>``, instead of ``\eth<tab>``
1216 - ``Γ°``, type ``\dh<tab>``, instead of ``\eth<tab>``
1217 - ``Δ§``, type ``\hbar<tab>``, instead of ``\Elzxh<tab>``
1217 - ``Δ§``, type ``\hbar<tab>``, instead of ``\Elzxh<tab>``
1218 - ``ΙΈ``, type ``\ltphi<tab>``, instead of ``\textphi<tab>``
1218 - ``ΙΈ``, type ``\ltphi<tab>``, instead of ``\textphi<tab>``
1219 - ``Ο΄``, type ``\varTheta<tab>``, instead of ``\textTheta<tab>``
1219 - ``Ο΄``, type ``\varTheta<tab>``, instead of ``\textTheta<tab>``
1220 - ``ℇ``, type ``\eulermascheroni<tab>``, instead of ``\Eulerconst<tab>``
1220 - ``ℇ``, type ``\eulermascheroni<tab>``, instead of ``\Eulerconst<tab>``
1221 - ``β„Ž``, type ``\planck<tab>``, instead of ``\Planckconst<tab>``
1221 - ``β„Ž``, type ``\planck<tab>``, instead of ``\Planckconst<tab>``
1222
1222
1223 - U+0336 (COMBINING LONG STROKE OVERLAY), type ``\strike<tab>``, instead of ``\Elzbar<tab>``.
1223 - U+0336 (COMBINING LONG STROKE OVERLAY), type ``\strike<tab>``, instead of ``\Elzbar<tab>``.
1224
1224
1225 A couple of sequences have been updated:
1225 A couple of sequences have been updated:
1226
1226
1227 - ``\varepsilon`` now gives ``Ι›`` (GREEK SMALL LETTER EPSILON) instead of ``Ξ΅`` (GREEK LUNATE EPSILON SYMBOL),
1227 - ``\varepsilon`` now gives ``Ι›`` (GREEK SMALL LETTER EPSILON) instead of ``Ξ΅`` (GREEK LUNATE EPSILON SYMBOL),
1228 - ``\underbar`` now gives U+0331 (COMBINING MACRON BELOW) instead of U+0332 (COMBINING LOW LINE).
1228 - ``\underbar`` now gives U+0331 (COMBINING MACRON BELOW) instead of U+0332 (COMBINING LOW LINE).
1229
1229
1230
1230
1231 .. _whatsnew700:
1231 .. _whatsnew700:
1232
1232
1233 IPython 7.0.0
1233 IPython 7.0.0
1234 =============
1234 =============
1235
1235
1236 Released Thursday September 27th, 2018
1236 Released Thursday September 27th, 2018
1237
1237
1238 IPython 7 includes major feature improvements.
1238 IPython 7 includes major feature improvements.
1239 This is also the second major version of IPython to support only
1239 This is also the second major version of IPython to support only
1240 Python 3 – starting at Python 3.4. Python 2 is still community-supported
1240 Python 3 – starting at Python 3.4. Python 2 is still community-supported
1241 on the bugfix only 5.x branch, but we remind you that Python 2 "end of life"
1241 on the bugfix only 5.x branch, but we remind you that Python 2 "end of life"
1242 is on Jan 1st 2020.
1242 is on Jan 1st 2020.
1243
1243
1244 We were able to backport bug fixes to the 5.x branch thanks to our backport bot which
1244 We were able to backport bug fixes to the 5.x branch thanks to our backport bot which
1245 backported more than `70 Pull-Requests
1245 backported more than `70 Pull-Requests
1246 <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/pulls?page=3&q=is%3Apr+sort%3Aupdated-desc+author%3Aapp%2Fmeeseeksdev++5.x&utf8=%E2%9C%93>`_, but there are still many PRs that required manual work. This is an area of the project where you can easily contribute by looking for `PRs that still need manual backport <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/issues?q=label%3A%22Still+Needs+Manual+Backport%22+is%3Aclosed+sort%3Aupdated-desc>`_
1246 <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/pulls?page=3&q=is%3Apr+sort%3Aupdated-desc+author%3Aapp%2Fmeeseeksdev++5.x&utf8=%E2%9C%93>`_, but there are still many PRs that required manual work. This is an area of the project where you can easily contribute by looking for `PRs that still need manual backport <https://github.com/ipython/ipython/issues?q=label%3A%22Still+Needs+Manual+Backport%22+is%3Aclosed+sort%3Aupdated-desc>`_
1247
1247
1248 The IPython 6.x branch will likely not see any further release unless critical
1248 The IPython 6.x branch will likely not see any further release unless critical
1249 bugs are found.
1249 bugs are found.
1250
1250
1251 Make sure you have pip > 9.0 before upgrading. You should be able to update by running:
1251 Make sure you have pip > 9.0 before upgrading. You should be able to update by running:
1252
1252
1253 .. code::
1253 .. code::
1254
1254
1255 pip install ipython --upgrade
1255 pip install ipython --upgrade
1256
1256
1257 .. only:: ipydev
1257 .. only:: ipydev
1258
1258
1259 If you are trying to install or update an ``alpha``, ``beta``, or ``rc``
1259 If you are trying to install or update an ``alpha``, ``beta``, or ``rc``
1260 version, use pip ``--pre`` flag.
1260 version, use pip ``--pre`` flag.
1261
1261
1262 .. code::
1262 .. code::
1263
1263
1264 pip install ipython --upgrade --pre
1264 pip install ipython --upgrade --pre
1265
1265
1266
1266
1267 Or, if you have conda installed:
1267 Or, if you have conda installed:
1268
1268
1269 .. code::
1269 .. code::
1270
1270
1271 conda install ipython
1271 conda install ipython
1272
1272
1273
1273
1274
1274
1275 Prompt Toolkit 2.0
1275 Prompt Toolkit 2.0
1276 ------------------
1276 ------------------
1277
1277
1278 IPython 7.0+ now uses ``prompt_toolkit 2.0``. If you still need to use an earlier
1278 IPython 7.0+ now uses ``prompt_toolkit 2.0``. If you still need to use an earlier
1279 ``prompt_toolkit`` version, you may need to pin IPython to ``<7.0``.
1279 ``prompt_toolkit`` version, you may need to pin IPython to ``<7.0``.
1280
1280
1281 Autowait: Asynchronous REPL
1281 Autowait: Asynchronous REPL
1282 ---------------------------
1282 ---------------------------
1283
1283
1284 Staring with IPython 7.0 on Python 3.6+, IPython can automatically ``await``
1284 Staring with IPython 7.0 on Python 3.6+, IPython can automatically ``await``
1285 top level code. You should not need to access an event loop or runner
1285 top level code. You should not need to access an event loop or runner
1286 yourself. To learn more, read the :ref:`autoawait` section of our docs, see
1286 yourself. To learn more, read the :ref:`autoawait` section of our docs, see
1287 :ghpull:`11265`, or try the following code::
1287 :ghpull:`11265`, or try the following code::
1288
1288
1289 Python 3.6.0
1289 Python 3.6.0
1290 Type 'copyright', 'credits' or 'license' for more information
1290 Type 'copyright', 'credits' or 'license' for more information
1291 IPython 7.0.0 -- An enhanced Interactive Python. Type '?' for help.
1291 IPython 7.0.0 -- An enhanced Interactive Python. Type '?' for help.
1292
1292
1293 In [1]: import aiohttp
1293 In [1]: import aiohttp
1294 ...: result = aiohttp.get('https://api.github.com')
1294 ...: result = aiohttp.get('https://api.github.com')
1295
1295
1296 In [2]: response = await result
1296 In [2]: response = await result
1297 <pause for a few 100s ms>
1297 <pause for a few 100s ms>
1298
1298
1299 In [3]: await response.json()
1299 In [3]: await response.json()
1300 Out[3]:
1300 Out[3]:
1301 {'authorizations_url': 'https://api.github.com/authorizations',
1301 {'authorizations_url': 'https://api.github.com/authorizations',
1302 'code_search_url': 'https://api.github.com/search/code?q={query}{&page,per_page,sort,order}',
1302 'code_search_url': 'https://api.github.com/search/code?q={query}{&page,per_page,sort,order}',
1303 ...
1303 ...
1304 }
1304 }
1305
1305
1306 .. note::
1306 .. note::
1307
1307
1308 Async integration is experimental code, behavior may change or be removed
1308 Async integration is experimental code, behavior may change or be removed
1309 between Python and IPython versions without warnings.
1309 between Python and IPython versions without warnings.
1310
1310
1311 Integration is by default with `asyncio`, but other libraries can be configured --
1311 Integration is by default with `asyncio`, but other libraries can be configured --
1312 like ``curio`` or ``trio`` -- to improve concurrency in the REPL::
1312 like ``curio`` or ``trio`` -- to improve concurrency in the REPL::
1313
1313
1314 In [1]: %autoawait trio
1314 In [1]: %autoawait trio
1315
1315
1316 In [2]: import trio
1316 In [2]: import trio
1317
1317
1318 In [3]: async def child(i):
1318 In [3]: async def child(i):
1319 ...: print(" child %s goes to sleep"%i)
1319 ...: print(" child %s goes to sleep"%i)
1320 ...: await trio.sleep(2)
1320 ...: await trio.sleep(2)
1321 ...: print(" child %s wakes up"%i)
1321 ...: print(" child %s wakes up"%i)
1322
1322
1323 In [4]: print('parent start')
1323 In [4]: print('parent start')
1324 ...: async with trio.open_nursery() as n:
1324 ...: async with trio.open_nursery() as n:
1325 ...: for i in range(3):
1325 ...: for i in range(3):
1326 ...: n.spawn(child, i)
1326 ...: n.spawn(child, i)
1327 ...: print('parent end')
1327 ...: print('parent end')
1328 parent start
1328 parent start
1329 child 2 goes to sleep
1329 child 2 goes to sleep
1330 child 0 goes to sleep
1330 child 0 goes to sleep
1331 child 1 goes to sleep
1331 child 1 goes to sleep
1332 <about 2 seconds pause>
1332 <about 2 seconds pause>
1333 child 2 wakes up
1333 child 2 wakes up
1334 child 1 wakes up
1334 child 1 wakes up
1335 child 0 wakes up
1335 child 0 wakes up
1336 parent end
1336 parent end
1337
1337
1338 See :ref:`autoawait` for more information.
1338 See :ref:`autoawait` for more information.
1339
1339
1340
1340
1341 Asynchronous code in a Notebook interface or any other frontend using the
1341 Asynchronous code in a Notebook interface or any other frontend using the
1342 Jupyter Protocol will require further updates to the IPykernel package.
1342 Jupyter Protocol will require further updates to the IPykernel package.
1343
1343
1344 Non-Asynchronous code
1344 Non-Asynchronous code
1345 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1345 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1346
1346
1347 As the internal API of IPython is now asynchronous, IPython needs to run under
1347 As the internal API of IPython is now asynchronous, IPython needs to run under
1348 an event loop. In order to allow many workflows, (like using the :magic:`%run`
1348 an event loop. In order to allow many workflows, (like using the :magic:`%run`
1349 magic, or copy-pasting code that explicitly starts/stop event loop), when
1349 magic, or copy-pasting code that explicitly starts/stop event loop), when
1350 top-level code is detected as not being asynchronous, IPython code is advanced
1350 top-level code is detected as not being asynchronous, IPython code is advanced
1351 via a pseudo-synchronous runner, and may not advance pending tasks.
1351 via a pseudo-synchronous runner, and may not advance pending tasks.
1352
1352
1353 Change to Nested Embed
1353 Change to Nested Embed
1354 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1354 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1355
1355
1356 The introduction of the ability to run async code had some effect on the
1356 The introduction of the ability to run async code had some effect on the
1357 ``IPython.embed()`` API. By default, embed will not allow you to run asynchronous
1357 ``IPython.embed()`` API. By default, embed will not allow you to run asynchronous
1358 code unless an event loop is specified.
1358 code unless an event loop is specified.
1359
1359
1360 Effects on Magics
1360 Effects on Magics
1361 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1361 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1362
1362
1363 Some magics will not work with async until they're updated.
1363 Some magics will not work with async until they're updated.
1364 Contributions welcome.
1364 Contributions welcome.
1365
1365
1366 Expected Future changes
1366 Expected Future changes
1367 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1367 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1368
1368
1369 We expect more internal but public IPython functions to become ``async``, and
1369 We expect more internal but public IPython functions to become ``async``, and
1370 will likely end up having a persistent event loop while IPython is running.
1370 will likely end up having a persistent event loop while IPython is running.
1371
1371
1372 Thanks
1372 Thanks
1373 ~~~~~~
1373 ~~~~~~
1374
1374
1375 This release took more than a year in the making.
1375 This release took more than a year in the making.
1376 The code was rebased a number of
1376 The code was rebased a number of
1377 times; leading to commit authorship that may have been lost in the final
1377 times; leading to commit authorship that may have been lost in the final
1378 Pull-Request. Huge thanks to many people for contribution, discussion, code,
1378 Pull-Request. Huge thanks to many people for contribution, discussion, code,
1379 documentation, use-cases: dalejung, danielballan, ellisonbg, fperez, gnestor,
1379 documentation, use-cases: dalejung, danielballan, ellisonbg, fperez, gnestor,
1380 minrk, njsmith, pganssle, tacaswell, takluyver , vidartf ... And many others.
1380 minrk, njsmith, pganssle, tacaswell, takluyver , vidartf ... And many others.
1381
1381
1382
1382
1383 Autoreload Improvement
1383 Autoreload Improvement
1384 ----------------------
1384 ----------------------
1385
1385
1386 The magic :magic:`%autoreload 2 <autoreload>` now captures new methods added to
1386 The magic :magic:`%autoreload 2 <autoreload>` now captures new methods added to
1387 classes. Earlier, only methods existing as of the initial import were being
1387 classes. Earlier, only methods existing as of the initial import were being
1388 tracked and updated.
1388 tracked and updated.
1389
1389
1390 This new feature helps dual environment development - Jupyter+IDE - where the
1390 This new feature helps dual environment development - Jupyter+IDE - where the
1391 code gradually moves from notebook cells to package files as it gets
1391 code gradually moves from notebook cells to package files as it gets
1392 structured.
1392 structured.
1393
1393
1394 **Example**: An instance of the class ``MyClass`` will be able to access the
1394 **Example**: An instance of the class ``MyClass`` will be able to access the
1395 method ``cube()`` after it is uncommented and the file ``file1.py`` is saved on
1395 method ``cube()`` after it is uncommented and the file ``file1.py`` is saved on
1396 disk.
1396 disk.
1397
1397
1398
1398
1399 .. code::
1399 .. code::
1400
1400
1401 # notebook
1401 # notebook
1402
1402
1403 from mymodule import MyClass
1403 from mymodule import MyClass
1404 first = MyClass(5)
1404 first = MyClass(5)
1405
1405
1406 .. code::
1406 .. code::
1407
1407
1408 # mymodule/file1.py
1408 # mymodule/file1.py
1409
1409
1410 class MyClass:
1410 class MyClass:
1411
1411
1412 def __init__(self, a=10):
1412 def __init__(self, a=10):
1413 self.a = a
1413 self.a = a
1414
1414
1415 def square(self):
1415 def square(self):
1416 print('compute square')
1416 print('compute square')
1417 return self.a*self.a
1417 return self.a*self.a
1418
1418
1419 # def cube(self):
1419 # def cube(self):
1420 # print('compute cube')
1420 # print('compute cube')
1421 # return self.a*self.a*self.a
1421 # return self.a*self.a*self.a
1422
1422
1423
1423
1424
1424
1425
1425
1426 Misc
1426 Misc
1427 ----
1427 ----
1428
1428
1429 The autoindent feature that was deprecated in 5.x was re-enabled and
1429 The autoindent feature that was deprecated in 5.x was re-enabled and
1430 un-deprecated in :ghpull:`11257`
1430 un-deprecated in :ghpull:`11257`
1431
1431
1432 Make :magic:`%run -n -i ... <run>` work correctly. Earlier, if :magic:`%run` was
1432 Make :magic:`%run -n -i ... <run>` work correctly. Earlier, if :magic:`%run` was
1433 passed both arguments, ``-n`` would be silently ignored. See :ghpull:`10308`
1433 passed both arguments, ``-n`` would be silently ignored. See :ghpull:`10308`
1434
1434
1435
1435
1436 The :cellmagic:`%%script` (as well as :cellmagic:`%%bash`,
1436 The :cellmagic:`%%script` (as well as :cellmagic:`%%bash`,
1437 :cellmagic:`%%ruby`... ) cell magics now raise by default if the return code of
1437 :cellmagic:`%%ruby`... ) cell magics now raise by default if the return code of
1438 the given code is non-zero (thus halting execution of further cells in a
1438 the given code is non-zero (thus halting execution of further cells in a
1439 notebook). The behavior can be disable by passing the ``--no-raise-error`` flag.
1439 notebook). The behavior can be disable by passing the ``--no-raise-error`` flag.
1440
1440
1441
1441
1442 Deprecations
1442 Deprecations
1443 ------------
1443 ------------
1444
1444
1445 A couple of unused functions and methods have been deprecated and will be removed
1445 A couple of unused functions and methods have been deprecated and will be removed
1446 in future versions:
1446 in future versions:
1447
1447
1448 - ``IPython.utils.io.raw_print_err``
1448 - ``IPython.utils.io.raw_print_err``
1449 - ``IPython.utils.io.raw_print``
1449 - ``IPython.utils.io.raw_print``
1450
1450
1451
1451
1452 Backwards incompatible changes
1452 Backwards incompatible changes
1453 ------------------------------
1453 ------------------------------
1454
1454
1455 * The API for transforming input before it is parsed as Python code has been
1455 * The API for transforming input before it is parsed as Python code has been
1456 completely redesigned: any custom input transformations will need to be
1456 completely redesigned: any custom input transformations will need to be
1457 rewritten. See :doc:`/config/inputtransforms` for details of the new API.
1457 rewritten. See :doc:`/config/inputtransforms` for details of the new API.
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