Get Started | IPython

Learn the basics of interactive Python computing
Once installed, start IPython by typing:
You're now in the IPython shell! Type Python code and press Enter to execute it.
IPython works like standard Python, but with enhanced features:
Press Tab to complete code. This works for:
View help and source code instantly:
Show documentation and signature
IPython special commands starting with % or %%:
Time code execution to find bottlenecks
Execute a Python script in IPython
Execute shell commands directly with !:
Capture command output directly into Python variables!
Productive Interactive Computing for Python.
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