Getting started
Get started writing rich Python code inside the spreadsheet.
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Get started writing rich Python code inside the spreadsheet.
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Quadratic is very focused on a rich developer experience. This means focusing on features that enable you to have a streamlined development workflow inside Quadratic, with Python as a first-class citizen that integrates seamlessly with the spreadsheet. Below is a quick start to get going with Python in Quadratic.
Select a cell where you want to write Python code.
Press /
to bring up the cell type menu. Select Python.
Write Python in the code editor. The last line of code is returned to the sheet at the cell position.
The following is a list of essential information for learning how Python works in Quadratic.
Reference cells - get data from the sheet into Python with cell references
Return data to the sheet - return Python outputs from code to the sheet
Import packages - import packages for use in your Python code
Make API requests - use the Requests library to query APIs
Visualize data - turn your data into beautiful charts and graphs with Plotly
The most common starting point is learning how to reference spreadsheet cells from Python in Quadratic.
Learn how to: Reference cells in the sheet from Python
Learn how to: Display data in the sheet from Python
Learn how to: Ingest data using Python
Learn how to: Visualize data using Python
Learn how to: Use Python packages in Quadratic
Learn how to: Clean data using Python
Learn how to: Manipulate data using Python
Learn how to: Use the Python AI assistant to write code