Frequently Asked Questions
+Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page, your go-to resource for finding answers to common queries about the quarto-pyodide
extension. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to reach out to our community for additional support by opening a question or a bug report on the issue tracker.
General Information
+What is Quarto?
+Quarto is a versatile, open-source scientific and technical publishing system. Documents can be authored that contain prose alongside of dynamic content generated by running Python, R, Julia, and Observable code.
+What is the quarto-pyodide
extension for Quarto?
+The quarto-pyodide
extension is a tool designed to embed interactive Python cells within an HTML document using Pyodide. This is possible because Pyodide is a Python runtime that runs entirely in the browser.
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How Quarto Extension Works
+How does the Quarto extension work?
+The Quarto extension works by providing a convenient syntax to embed Python code cells directly within a Quarto document. These Python cells are then executed using Pyodide, and the results are displayed directly in the HTML document. This allows for interactive and dynamic content creation.
+What are the key features of the Quarto extension?
+The key features of the Quarto extension include:
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- Seamless integration of Python code within an HTML document. +
- Interactive execution of Python cells using Pyodide. +
- Real-time display of Python code outputs, including plots and visualizations. +
- Support for data analysis, scientific computing, and interactive storytelling. +
Installation
+How do I install the Quarto extension?
+To install the Quarto extension, please see our installation page.
+Packages
+Can I use external libraries and packages in my Python cells?
+Yes, you can use external libraries and packages within your Python cells. Pyodide includes a wide range of pre-installed libraries, and you can also install additional packages by (TODO).
+ +Documentation and Resources
+Where can I find more documentation and examples for the Quarto extension?
+You can find additional documentation and examples on this website. Moreover, you can learn more about Quarto by visiting their documentation website at Quarto. Additionally, you can explore the Pyodide documentation for more information on Python in the browser.
+Limitations and Considerations
+Are there any limitations to using Pyodide with the Quarto extension?
+While Pyodide is a powerful tool, there are some limitations. Not all Python packages are available in Pyodide, and performance may vary for computationally intensive tasks. However, for a wide range of data analysis and visualization tasks, Pyodide and the Quarto extension provide a robust solution.
+How does the Quarto extension differ from other similar libraries like pyscript and Thebe?
+While Pyscript and Thebe also provide solutions for embedding interactive code in HTML documents, the Quarto extension distinguishes itself by leveraging Pyodide directly. When compared to Thebe, the Pyodide approach places the computation on the users computer through additional data needing to be downloaded. With respect to Pyscript, the pyodide approach simplifies the feature set present to allow for greater customization. The choice between these tools may depend on specific use cases and preferences.
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