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Jupyter Kernels and HPC

An intermediate level discussion of how the Jupyter system (JupyterHub, Jupyter Notebook, etc.) function at an application level on a distributed computing cluster. The workshop explains how Jupyter Kernels function and how to extend them.

Schedule: The Events page will show the next scheduled session.

Prerequisites:

  • Basic Linux/Unix command-line knowledge is required.
  • Clusters 101 is recommended but not required.
  • Some familiarity with Python programming is required.

Topics:

  • What is Jupyter?
  • Where does Jupyter Look for Kernels?
  • How do Kernels Work?
  • Anatomy of a Jupyter Kernel
  • Extending and Customizing a Kernel
  • Other Topics

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