Learn BEAKERX with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Architecture
Built on top of Jupyter notebook architecture
Provides additional kernels for JVM languages
Adds interactive widgets and plotting libraries
Notebook cells executed via language-specific kernels
Integrates with existing Python and JVM ecosystems
Rendering Model
Notebook interface from Jupyter
Cells executed via respective language kernels
Outputs rendered inline or via interactive widgets
Plots displayed using Java/Scala/Python libraries
Tables and forms allow real-time data interaction
Architectural Patterns
Client-server notebook model (Jupyter)
Polyglot kernel integration for multiple languages
Interactive widgets embedded in cell outputs
Separation of code execution, visualization, and markdown
Supports modular polyglot notebook workflows
Real World Architectures
Interactive teaching notebooks in programming courses
Data exploration combining Python and JVM languages
Educational demonstrations with plots and widgets
Prototyping polyglot algorithms
Sharing notebooks for collaborative research
Design Principles
Extend Jupyter notebooks with polyglot capabilities
Provide interactive visualization and widgets
Support educational and research use cases
Leverage existing Python and JVM ecosystems
Enhance reproducibility and experimentation in notebooks
Scalability Guide
Small: single notebooks for teaching or prototyping
Medium: interactive polyglot notebooks with multiple widgets
Large: multi-language notebooks with plots and tables
Enterprise: use with JupyterHub or cloud-hosted servers
Global: open-source community contributions and usage
Migration Guide
Open existing Jupyter notebooks in BeakerX
Install necessary kernels for polyglot features
Update libraries for interactive plotting
Test widgets and tables for functionality
Save notebooks in .ipynb format for sharing