The notebook environment is excellent for data analysis and exploration. It matches my workflow of manhandling data as I reach for understanding. Once I figure

The notebook environment is excellent for data analysis and exploration. It matches my workflow of manhandling data as I reach for understanding. Once I figure things out of course, either I'm done with the notebook and can copy a few plots out for inclusion in a powerpoint, or I'm done with the notebook and extract a pile of functions into a utility script or package. Either way, it has served its purpose for rapid prototyping and one-off analysis.