3SIMPLE SCRIPTING IN THE JUPYTER QT CONSOLE

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The Jupyter Qt console is a lightweight application that blends the simplicity of a terminal with features possible only in a GUI, such as viewing inline figures. It’s designed for quickly testing ideas, exploring datasets, and working through tutorials rather than extended interactive use.

When I say that the Qt console is “lightweight,” I mean that it has a small memory footprint and doesn’t burden your CPU. Likewise, it doesn’t overwhelm users with a bewildering number of controls and options. The interface is clean and sparse (Figure 3-1), much like the interactive shell that ships with Python, but ...

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