IPython is a variation of the Python Console that emphasizes the interactivity of writing code in a Python shell. As we will see later on, IPython offers some convenient options so that we can explore and manipulate Python variables. These options are more flexible than their counterparts in a regular Python Console and are a great help for data scientists in general.
In addition to this, we will also consider the use of magic commands in IPython, which is an interactive API that allows us to facilitate complex tasks in a quick and flexible manner. First, let's see how we can install and set up IPython.