Item: Jupyter Notebook
Rating: 10
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I started using Jupyter to solve my everyday problems and to do things faster. I'm aware that there a few users already across the organization. I have been recommended to use it and I have also recommended this fantastic tool. With Jupyter, it's really easy to break the problem into small pieces and develop larger, more productive code. It's also easy to enhance without breaking the remaining part of code. I develop working code as and when time permits, integrate with different tools (through API, DB calls, etc), and even plot beautiful graphs all in one notebook. The best thing is that the results are saved when I reopen the notebook.

Pros and Cons

Saves the results until next time the notebook is reopened
Provides so many libraries
Allows to code on multiple platforms
Automatically creates checkpoints
Really lightweight

Would like to see syntax errors highlighted while coding
PDF integration should get better to print notebook results

Return on Investment

Saves Time
Easy to develop
Very easy to setup and adapt

Alternatives Considered

When I tried Zeppelin in 2017, it was still in initial versions, Jupyter was way ahead as of then. Zeppelin had limitations and I wasn't confident of it making progress as much as Jupyter.

Support Rating

I haven't had a need to contact support. However, all required help is out there in public forums.

Usability

Jupyter is highly simplistic. It took me about 5 mins to install and create my first "hello world" without having to look for help. The UI has minimalist options and is quite intuitive for anyone to become a pro in no time. The lightweight nature makes it even more likeable.

Key Insights

Do you think Jupyter Notebook delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Jupyter Notebook's feature set?

Yes

Did Jupyter Notebook live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Jupyter Notebook go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy Jupyter Notebook again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Likelihood to Recommend

Juypter suits developers the most, who want to write small pieces of code and create larger modules. Jupyter is also suited when creating smaller integration scenarios. Jupyter enables creating neat graphical charts for analysts very quickly. It is particularly easy to create and share notebooks to who so ever. For Enterprise-grade scenarios and large scale implementations, Jupyter may not be the best fit.

Jupyter or nothing

Overall Satisfaction with Jupyter Notebook