IPython (Interactive Shell)
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iPython is an interactive python shell
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Diff with Python Shell
- the input prompt is In [N]: instead of >>> to manage command history input and output
- code should be syntax-highlighted as you type.
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| command | description |
|---|---|
| ? | Introduction and overview of IPython’s features. |
| %quickref | Quick reference |
| help | Python’s own help system. |
| object? | Details about ‘object’, use ‘object??’ for extra details. |
| esc + enter | end statement |
| Ctrl-o | new line |
| object_name.<TAB> | Tab completion to view the object’s attributes data = ['Number of users', 123456] data.TAB |