Jupyter Notebook is an accessible and widely used open source application that allows you to create documents containing code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text. It is widely used for data cleaning and transformation, numerical simulation, statistical modeling, data visualization, machine learning, and more. Ideal for students, data scientists, and researchers, Jupyter Notebook supports more than 40 programming languages such as Python, R, Julia, and Scala. In this guide, you will learn how to use Jupyter Notebook for Python.
- Looking for Jupyter Notebook on your desktop
Once Jupyter Notebook is installed on your system, you can easily find it by searching for “Jupyter Notebook” in the search bar on your desktop. This action will typically display the app as a search result, allowing you to open it directly.
- Open a new notebook
After launching Jupyter Notebook, you will be directed to your browser to navigate the application interface. To open a new notebook, click the “New” button in the upper right corner and select the type of notebook you want to create (for example, Python 3).
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- Change notebook name
To change the name of your notebook, click the title at the top of the page. You can change the name of your notebook in the pop-up window. This feature helps you organize and identify your projects easily.
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- Write code and run it
Allows you to write and deploy code in an interactive environment. Enter your code in a cell and press 'Shift + Enter' to run it. The output will be displayed directly below the cell.
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- Kernel related activities
The kernel is the computational engine that runs the code contained in your laptop. You can manage the kernel by restarting, interrupting or reconnecting to it, which is essential for troubleshooting and managing the running state of the laptop.
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- Opening terminal
Jupyter Notebook also offers a terminal interface within its environment. To open a terminal, return to the panel and click “New” > “Terminal”. This feature is crucial for executing shell commands directly from the Jupyter environment.
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- Library installation
You can install any required library directly inside a laptop or terminal using pip or conda. For example, to install a library in a notebook cell, type '!pip install library_name' and run the cell.
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- Upload an existing notebook
To run or edit an existing notebook, you can upload it to the Jupyter dashboard. Click the “Upload” button in the upper right corner of the panel, select the notebook file on your computer, and click “Open” to upload it.
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Jupyter Notebook Key Features
- Interactive data science and scientific computing: Supports interactive exploration in all programming languages.
- Rich media integration: Combine executable code, rich text, math, and graphics in a single document for complete documentation.
- Real-time code execution: It provides immediate feedback for iterative analysis, which is crucial for exploratory programming.
- Collaboration and exchange: Facilitates easy sharing of notebooks for collaborative work, improving productivity and knowledge sharing.
- Extensibility: It supports numerous extensions that add useful functionality, from advanced editing features to version control.
- Web-based interface: It guarantees accessibility from any device with a web browser, allowing flexibility in work environments.
Conclusion
Jupyter Notebook is a famous and powerful tool for interactive computing. Its ease of use and versatility in handling data analysis, visualization, and computer science projects make it an invaluable resource for students, professionals, and technology enthusiasts. With this guide and the accompanying screenshots, you should be well on your way to mastering Jupyter Notebook and harnessing its full potential in your projects.
Hello, my name is Adnan Hassan. I'm a consulting intern at Marktechpost and soon to be a management trainee at American Express. I am currently pursuing a double degree from the Indian Institute of technology, Kharagpur. I am passionate about technology and I want to create new products that make a difference.