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IPython vs Windows Command Prompt

A side-by-side look at IPython and Windows Command Prompt. 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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Windows Command Prompt

Windows Command Prompt

Os & Utilities

The Windows Command Prompt is a text-based interface that allows users to access the computer's file system as well as execute commands. It has been included with every version of the Windows operating system.

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