matplotlib plotting with python in xcode

Question

I am trying to run python in XCode. The following simple plotting routine,

import matplotlib.pyplot as pyplot
pyplot.plot((0,1),(1,2))
pyplot.show()

returns no errors. XCode seems pretty happy with what it accomplishes when I hit the run button. But I get no plot window whatsoever, as far as I can tell. Is it hiding somewhere or what? How do I get to see it?

Answer 1

xcode will allow you to see plots if you move your code into an interactive notebook.

• create a new file with the .ipynb file extension
• copy your code into that file

You should be able not only to see the plots but also any other output your code is trying to send to the UI.