IPython: A System for Interactive Scientific Computing

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Authors

Fernando Pérez · University of Colorado Boulder

Brian Granger · Tech-X Corporation (United States)

Abstract

Python offers basic facilities for interactive work and a comprehensive library on top of which more sophisticated systems can be built. The IPython project provides on enhanced interactive environment that includes, among other features, support for data visualization and facilities for distributed and parallel computation

Topics & Keywords

Computational Physics and Python Applications Parallel Computing and Optimization Techniques Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Publication Details

Published in: Computing in Science & Engineering

Volume 9, Issue 3, pp. 21-29

DOI: 10.1109/mcse.2007.53

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