Learn BEAKERX with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Practical Examples
Mix Python and Java code in a single notebook
Create interactive tables for data exploration
Use advanced plotting for scientific visualization
Develop educational notebooks with interactive widgets
Prototype multi-language algorithms in one environment
Troubleshooting
Ensure correct kernel is selected for each cell
Verify Java runtime installation for JVM languages
Check library dependencies in Python or JVM environment
Restart kernel if cell execution fails
Consult BeakerX documentation for widget setup issues
Testing Guide
Run cells and verify outputs for correctness
Test polyglot integration with multi-language cells
Check interactive widgets for functionality
Validate data visualizations for accuracy
Ensure kernels are installed and functioning properly
Deployment Options
Not designed for production deployment
Use for teaching, experimentation, and prototyping
Share notebooks via GitHub or JupyterHub
Export to HTML or PDF for presentation
Integrate with cloud-hosted Jupyter services if needed
Tools Ecosystem
BeakerX kernels for Python, Java, Kotlin, Groovy, Scala
Interactive plotting libraries
Table widgets for data manipulation
Jupyter Notebook or Lab interface
Markdown and rich text support
Integrations
Jupyter Notebook and JupyterLab
Python and JVM libraries
Matplotlib, Bokeh, Plotly for visualization
Data analysis libraries like pandas or Apache Spark
Version control via Git for notebooks
Productivity Tips
Organize notebooks with clear markdown sections
Use widgets for interactive demonstrations
Combine languages thoughtfully to avoid confusion
Test kernel outputs and visualizations frequently
Share notebooks via GitHub or JupyterHub
Challenges
Kernel setup can be complex for multiple languages
Requires Java runtime for JVM languages
Interactive widgets may require configuration
Performance may vary by machine or server
Limited cloud-hosted support compared to Colab