Re: [Matplotlib-users] Basic matshow question

[Matthew B. <mat...@gm...>]

Hi,

On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 5:14 PM, JBB <jea...@gm...> 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