Hi, On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 5:14 PM, JBB <jeanbigbo...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks for all the responses. I'll try pure Python via the Spyder IDE > vs. Ipython/Ipython Notebook for this and report back. The 'No Pylab > Thanks' was enlightening. > > I am confused about the role of the Notebook interface. I've been using > it to learn the language, do experiments, and preserve tips/tricks I > pick up along the way. I've also seen it used in many online > presentations and courses on Python, numpy, matplotlib, and other > packages. I've found it very helpful so far and would like to stick with it. > > But, it sounds like it there are some hidden issues in how the notebook > i/f interacts with matplotlib? Is it not the best choice for learning > plotting? If not, what's recommended - IDE? Python from a terminal > window? ... ?
I think the notebook is pretty good for all those things. I have got out of the habit of using the notebook when I'm writing code, because it can be hard to switch between the notebook and my usual development tools - in my case vim and bash and occasionally the IPython console. But - for exploring plotting, I would say it was a good choice. Cheers, Matthew ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Infragistics Professional Build stunning WinForms apps today! Reboot your WinForms applications with our WinForms controls. Build a bridge from your legacy apps to the future. http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=153845071&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk _______________________________________________ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users
