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author | Jovina | 2011-05-18 22:14:12 -0700 |
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committer | Jovina | 2011-05-18 22:14:12 -0700 |
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diff --git a/getting_started_with_ipython/script.rst b/getting_started_with_ipython/script.rst index bc9d238..cd50c23 100644 --- a/getting_started_with_ipython/script.rst +++ b/getting_started_with_ipython/script.rst @@ -54,6 +54,10 @@ At the end of this tutorial, you will be able to, .. R3 +IPython is an enhanced Python interpreter that provides features like +tabcompletion, easier access to help and many other functionalities +which are not available in the vannila Python interpreter. + Let us first see how to start the ``ipython`` interpreter.First open the terminal, type ``ipython`` in the terminal and hit enter. @@ -443,15 +447,17 @@ let's revise quickly what we have learnt today.In this tutorial we learnt Here are some self assessment questions for you to solve +1. ``ipython`` is a programming language similar to Python. + True or False -1. Which key combination quits ``ipython``? +2. Which key combination quits ``ipython``? - Ctrl + C - Ctrl + D - Alt + C - Alt + D -2. Which character is used at the end of a command, in Ipython to +3. Which character is used at the end of a command, in Ipython to display the documentation. - under score (_) @@ -472,8 +478,9 @@ Here are some self assessment questions for you to solve And the answers, -1. We use Ctrl D to quit Ipython interpreter. -2. We use ? at the end of the function name to display its documentation. +1. Ipython is not a programming language, it is just an interpreter. +2. We use Ctrl D to quit Ipython interpreter. +3. We use ? at the end of the function name to display its documentation. .. L34 |