Learn JUPYTER-NOTEBOOK with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Explain
Jupyter Notebook supports live code execution in multiple languages, primarily Python.
Users can combine code, visualizations, and markdown text in a single document.
It allows inline display of plots, tables, and interactive widgets.
Notebooks can be exported to HTML, PDF, or slides for sharing.
Popular among researchers, data scientists, educators, and students for reproducible analyses.
Core Features
Web-based code editor with cells for code and markdown
Kernel system for executing code in different languages
Notebook documents (.ipynb) for reproducible workflows
Interactive widgets and plotting capabilities
Integration with version control and cloud services
Basic Concepts Overview
Notebook: collection of cells and metadata
Cell types: code, markdown, raw
Kernel: executes code and maintains state
Output: text, tables, images, or interactive widgets
Notebook metadata: document settings and kernel info
Project Structure
Notebook file (.ipynb) as primary unit
Code cells for computations
Markdown cells for documentation
Optional directories for datasets and scripts
Support for embedded images, plots, and widgets
Building Workflow
Create a new notebook or open an existing one
Write code in code cells
Add explanations in markdown cells
Run cells to execute code and produce output
Save and share notebook with collaborators or export formats
Difficulty Use Cases
Beginner: learn Python or data science basics
Intermediate: exploratory data analysis and visualizations
Advanced: machine learning experiments and research
Expert: collaborative research and interactive tutorials
Instructor: teaching courses and assignments
Comparisons
Jupyter vs JSBin -> Jupyter: multi-language, data science; JSBin: front-end prototyping
Jupyter vs Replit -> Jupyter: scientific computing; Replit: general IDE with hosting
Jupyter vs CodeHS -> Jupyter: research and education; CodeHS: K-12 programming courses
Jupyter vs Google Colab -> Colab: cloud-hosted version of Jupyter with free GPU support
Jupyter vs VS Code -> VS Code: full IDE; Jupyter: interactive notebooks
Versioning Timeline
2001 - IPython created by Fernando Pérez
2005–2010 - IPython Notebook development
2014 - Jupyter Project launched to support multiple languages
2015–2020 - Widespread adoption in data science and academia
2021–2025 - Continuous improvements in interactive widgets and cloud integration
Glossary
Notebook - .ipynb document with cells
Cell - unit of code or markdown
Kernel - executes code and maintains state
Markdown - formatted text in cells
Widget - interactive UI element in notebook