Quick Start Jupyter Notebook

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Quick Start Jupyter Notebook#

Description#

How to start using Jupyter Notebooks for programming in Python, including installation instructions and basic usage tips.

Guide#

Step 1: Create a Jupyter Notebook

  • Open VSCode.

  • Hold Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on MacOS) to open the command palette.

  • Type “Create: New Jupyter Notebook” and select it.

  • A notebook will open in a new tab.

Step 2: Select Python Kernel

  • In the top right corner of the notebook, click on Select Kernel.

  • Choose the appropriate Python environment. For first year DTU students, select the environment named Base(Python 3.12.XX).

  • If you do not see the correct environment follow this link to troubleshoot.

Step 3: Write and Run Code Cells

  • If you are already in a notebook from a course, navigate to the top middle and press Run All.

  • Otherwise click on the first cell and type your Python code.

  • To run a cell, press Shift+Enter or click the Run button in the toolbar.

Step 4: Writing Text

  • The Jupyter notebook has Markdown cells which are used to write text.

  • To create a markdown cell hover below an existing cell and click the Markdown button.

  • To write mathematical equations and so on you can use the Markdown or LaTeX syntax.

  • To render the markdown cell, press Shift+Enter just as a code cell.

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