Setup

Python Installation

If Python is not installed on your computer, the Anaconda Distribution is available for installation here.

Visual Studio Code Installation

Visual Studio Code is available for installation here.

Python VS Code Extension

Open the extensions tab and search for

 ms-python.python

Getting Started

File

Create a file with the .ipynb extension using the New File button.

Kernel

Select the desired python installation using the Select Kernel button.

Keyboard shortcuts

Edit Mode

Edit Mode allows for typing text into the current cell.

• If in Command Mode -> Enter

  Command Mode

  Command Mode allows for the creation, movement, and transformation of cells.
• If in edit mode -> Esc

Running Code

• If Markdown cell -> Renders
• If Code cell -> Executes

Markdown

# This is a Header
This is **bold** and *italic* text.

Will get rendered as

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This is a Header

This is bold and italic text.

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Python

x = 5
y = 6
x*y

Will be rendered as

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30

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