Make sure that you have Jupyter Lab installed.
Create a new folder for the codex.
- In JupyterLab, you can navigate your files using the files pane on the left side of the screen. Create a new folder by right-clicking New Folder and giving it a descriptive name like My First Codex.
Make sure that you're in a new folder with nothing else in it. Everything in this directory will be uploaded to Mynerva so make sure not to put anything private or secret in there.
Create a new notebook.
- Anaconda comes pre-installed with Python 3. If you want to use another language (like Julia or R), you'll have to install that separately.
- The default name is Untitled.ipynb — make sure to rename it to something more descriptive (like My First Codex.ipynb).
An empty notebook named My First Codex.ipynb.
Change the first cell to markdown.
Use the cell type dropdown menu to change the cell to markdown. Markdown cells are used to write rich text (using Markdown syntax) and code cells contain code that should be executed by your language runtime (e.g., Python, Julia, or R).
Write some text!
Write whatever text you'd like! If you need a tutorial or refresher on Markdown syntax, check this guide.
Add a code cell and write some code!
Use the plus (+) button to add a new cell below the currently selected cell. Remember that you can use the cell type dropdown to change between Markdown and code cells.