Best of Jupyter — August 2024

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   Hacker News·2y

   Welcome to py5! — py5 documentation

   py5 is a new version of Processing for Python 3.9+ that integrates seamlessly with the Python ecosystem. It supports popular Python libraries like numpy, matplotlib, and Pillow, and is ideal for educators teaching creative coding. The documentation offers tutorials, example code, and various usage modes such as module, class, and static modes. Installation is simple using pip if Java 17 is installed. The library, actively developed by Jim Schmitz, fosters a strong connection between Python and Java environments.

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   Visual Studio Code·2y

   Getting Started with Jupyter Notebooks in VS Code

   VS Code supports Jupyter Notebooks natively, making it easy to get started. Install the Jupyter and Python extensions first. Use the command palette to create a new Jupyter notebook and connect to a kernel, preferably within a virtual environment. Features include code execution, markdown cells for organization, and advanced tools like the variable explorer and debugging options. VS Code offers a seamless coding and data analysis experience.

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