Learn BEAKERX with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Learning Path
Start with Jupyter Notebook basics
Learn Python and a JVM language
Explore BeakerX widgets and interactive tables
Create polyglot notebooks combining languages
Share notebooks and learn from community examples
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Learn Python and JVM language basics
Week 2: Explore BeakerX interactive tables and plots
Week 3: Develop polyglot notebook examples
Week 4: Build teaching or demonstration notebooks
Week 5: Share and refine notebooks with community feedback
Interview Questions
What is BeakerX and how does it extend Jupyter?
Which languages are supported in BeakerX notebooks?
How do you create polyglot notebooks?
What are BeakerX interactive widgets?
What limitations exist for BeakerX in production?
Cheat Sheet
%python - switch to Python kernel
%java - switch to Java kernel
%kotlin - switch to Kotlin kernel
TableDisplay(df) - interactive table visualization
Plot.display(plotObject) - show interactive plots
%beakerx_magic - various BeakerX commands
Books
Learning Jupyter
Mastering Python for Data Analysis
Java and Kotlin for Data Scientists
Interactive Data Visualization with BeakerX
Polyglot Programming in Jupyter
Tutorials
Getting Started with BeakerX
Creating Polyglot Notebooks
Interactive Tables and Widgets
Advanced Plotting in BeakerX
Educational Notebook Examples
Official Docs
https://beakerx.com
https://github.com/twosigma/beakerx
Community Links
BeakerX GitHub repository
Stack Overflow BeakerX tag
Jupyter and BeakerX community forums
Open-source tutorials and blogs
Collaborative educational resources
Community Support
BeakerX GitHub repository
Jupyter and BeakerX community forums
Stack Overflow BeakerX tag
Educational resources and tutorials online
Open-source contributors for bug fixes and features