Notebooks for Novices? Pros and Cons of Jupyter

Joseph El Gemayel; Arif Budiarto; William Bell

doi:10.2218/ED.9781836450795

Notebooks for Novices? Pros and Cons of Jupyter

Authors

Joseph El Gemayel

Computer & Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde

Arif Budiarto

Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh

William Bell

Computer & Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2218/ED.9781836450795.24

Synopsis

This chapter dives into the role of Jupyter Notebooks in programming education. The chapter explores the benefits of using Jupyter for teaching core programming concepts without overwhelming students with technical setup issues. It also discusses potential pitfalls and presents ways instructors can optimise the learning experience.

This chapter is a valuable read for those teaching in Python tech-heavy courses.