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Using the bpython Enhanced REPL (Summary)

Darren Jones

Using the bpython Enhanced REPL
Darren Jones 01:08

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Great job! You can look back with satisfaction at all the new things that you’ve learned about bpython and how it surpasses the regular Python REPL on many levels. By now, you can install the bpython REPL on top of any Python interpreter, tweak its configuration to your liking, and appreciate its many IDE-like features. Maybe you’ll make bpython your default Python REPL from now on!

In this course, you’ve learned how to:

  • Install and use bpython as your alternative Python REPL
  • Boost your productivity thanks to bpython’s unique features
  • Tweak bpython’s configuration and its color theme
  • Use common keyboard shortcuts to code more quickly
  • Contribute to bpython’s open-source project on GitHub

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00:00 Well done. You’ve made it to the end of the course. You can look back with satisfaction at all the new things you’ve learned about bpython and how it improves on the regular Python REPL on many levels.

00:12 By now, you can install the bpython REPL on top of any Python interpreter, tweak its configuration to your liking, and appreciate its many IDE-like features. Maybe you’ll make bpython your default Python REPL from now on.

00:27 In this course, you’ve learned how to install and use bpython as your alternative Python REPL, boost your productivity thanks to bpython’s unique features, tweak bpython’s configuration and its color scheme, use common keyboard shortcuts to code more quickly, and contribute to bpython’s open-source project on GitHub.

00:49 Mastering a new tool can sometimes be daunting, but when you take the time to make yourself comfortable with bpython, you’ll be rewarded with powerful capabilities and become a more productive Python programmer. We hope you found this course useful, and we’ll see you again soon at realpython.com.

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