Tutorial: How to Install JupyterLab on macOS

JupyterLab is a popular tool used for data analysis, machine learning, and scientific computation. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install JupyterLab on macOS.

Prerequisites

1. macOS operating system
2. Python version 3.5 or above
3. PIP package manager

Installation Steps

1. Open the Terminal app on your macOS. You can find it in the Applications/Utilities folder or search for it using Spotlight.
2. Type the following command to install the latest version of JupyterLab:

pip3 install jupyterlab

3. Press Enter and wait for the installation to complete.
4. Once the installation is complete, type the following command to launch JupyterLab in your web browser:

jupyter lab

5. Press Enter and wait for JupyterLab to start. You will see a message in the Terminal saying that the JupyterLab server has started.

6. JupyterLab will now open in your web browser. You can create new Jupyter notebooks, open existing ones, and run Python code.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed JupyterLab on macOS.

Optional Steps

Uninstall JupyterLab

If you ever want to remove JupyterLab from your macOS, you can use the following command:

pip3 uninstall jupyterlab

Install Jupyter Notebook

If you prefer the older version of JupyterLab, which is Jupyter Notebook, you can install it using the following command:

pip3 install notebook

Once the installation is complete, you can launch Jupyter Notebook using the command jupyter notebook.

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