Python Kernel Guide

See also: Assignment Creation and Notebook‑Based Assignments.

Create a basic Python assignment

Tip

Download a starter notebook: Download Python.ipynb

  1. Upload the notebook:

    • Click the Upload button in the top‑left of the notebook UI
    • Select the downloaded file and confirm

  2. Open it:

    • The file appears in the left panel — double‑click to open

  3. Run it to verify everything works

Install and use third‑party libraries

Open a Terminal:

Install packages:

pip install numpy matplotlib

Test them:

%matplotlib inline
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import numpy as np

x = np.linspace(0, 10, 100)
plt.plot(x, x, label="linear")
plt.legend()
plt.show()