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IPython

Enables interactive access to Python functionality with enhanced code exploration and command history.

Made by Fernando Perez

  • python-shell

  • Python

What is IPython?

The IPython interactive shell enhances the Python programming experience with advanced features such as introspection, specialized syntax, syntax highlighting, tab completion, and rich history logging. As a component of the SciPy package, it integrates seamlessly with the broader scientific computing ecosystem, making it a valuable tool for data analysis, scientific research, and general-purpose programming in Python. IPython's interactive nature and versatile functionality empower users to explore, experiment, and efficiently develop their Python applications

Highlights

  • Interactive shell with enhanced introspection capabilities
  • Custom shell syntax for improved programming workflow
  • Syntax highlighting for better code readability
  • Tab completion to expedite variable and function access
  • Rich command history for easy review and reuse of previous inputs
  • Tight integration with the SciPy package for scientific computing

Platforms

  • Linux
  • Windows
  • Mac

Languages

  • English