IPython: Productive Interactive Computing

9.12.0 · active · verified Sat Mar 28

IPython is an enhanced interactive Python shell designed for productivity, providing features like dynamic object introspection, system shell access, and rich media display. As of version 9.12.0, it requires Python 3.12 or higher and follows a regular release cadence with frequent updates and improvements.

Warnings

breaking IPython 9.12.0 requires Python 3.12 or higher
Fix: Upgrade your Python installation to version 3.12 or later
gotcha Attempting to import modules from the current working directory can lead to import errors due to name conflicts
Fix: Avoid naming your scripts with the same names as standard library modules to prevent import conflicts

Install

pip install ipython Install IPython

Imports

IPython
```
import IPython
```
Ensure IPython is installed in your environment

Quickstart

Start an IPython session programmatically

import IPython
IPython.start_ipython()

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