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IPython vs Portable Python

A side-by-side look at IPython and Portable Python. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

IPython

IPython

Development

IPython is an interactive Python shell and notebook environment for data analysis and scientific computing. It offers enhanced introspection, rich media, shell syntax, tab completion, and integrates well with matplotlib for data visualization.

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Portable Python

Portable Python

Development

Portable Python is a portable version of the Python programming language that can run directly from a USB drive without needing to be installed. It includes the Python interpreter, editor, documentation and many modules in a single package.

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