Create a Notebook to Start Analysis

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Create a Notebook to Start Analysis

Learn how to create notebooks in NikaWorkspace for data analysis. Notebooks are auto-saved and persisted across sessions, allowing you and your team members to collaborate on the same notebook at any time.

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Step 1: Create a Blank Notebook

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Click the ”+” Icon

1. Navigate to Notebooks: Click on “Notebooks” in the left sidebar
2. Click ”+” Button: Click the ”+” button in the notebook list
3. Select “Blank Notebook”: Choose “Blank Notebook” from the dropdown menu
4. Notebook Created: A new blank notebook opens automatically

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Auto-Save Feature

• Everything Auto-Saved: All changes are automatically saved
• No Manual Saving: No need to click save buttons
• Cross-Session Persistence: Notebook persists across browser sessions
• Team Sync: Changes sync automatically with team members

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Step 2: Rename Your Notebook

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Edit the Title

1. Click Title Area: Click on the notebook title at the top left
2. Type New Name: Enter a descriptive name for your notebook
3. Auto-Save: The new name is automatically saved
4. Professional Naming: Use clear, descriptive names like “Data Analysis Project” or “Machine Learning Model”

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Naming Best Practices

• Descriptive Names: Use names that describe the content or purpose
• Date Format: Include dates if relevant (e.g., “Analysis_2025_08_05”)
• Project Context: Include project or client names if applicable
• Version Numbers: Add version numbers for iterative work

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Step 3: Alternative - Duplicate Existing Notebook

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Right-Click Method

1. Find Notebook: Locate the notebook you want to duplicate in the list
2. Right-Click: Right-click on the notebook name
3. Select “Duplicate”: Choose “Duplicate” from the context menu
4. New Copy Created: A copy of the notebook is created with “(Copy)” suffix

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When to Duplicate

• Template Use: Duplicate notebooks that serve as templates
• Version Control: Create copies before making major changes
• Team Sharing: Duplicate shared notebooks via link from another workspace to share notebook with others securely
• Experiment Safely: Test changes on a copy before modifying original

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Step 4: Add Content as Blocks

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Adding New Blocks

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Method 1: Click ”+” Icon

1. Find ”+” Button: Look for the ”+” icon on the left of any row
2. Click ”+”: Click the ”+” button to add a new block
3. Select Block Type: Choose from the available block types
4. Block Added: New block appears below the current row

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Method 2: Keyboard Shortcut

1. Press ”/”: Type ”/” in any empty row to trigger block selection
2. Choose Block: Select the desired block type from the menu
3. Block Created: New block is created with the selected type

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Block Toolbar

The floating toolbar provides quick access to:

• Code Block: < > icon
• Alert Block: ▲ icon
• Headings: H1, H2, H3 options
• Lists: Numbered, bulleted, and checkbox lists
• Media: Images, video, audio, and file attachments
• Formatting: Text blocks, tables, and emojis

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Block Types Available

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Code Block

• Python Code: Write and execute Python code
• Kernel Integration: Runs in the selected VM kernel
• Output Display: Shows results, plots, and errors
• Variable Persistence: Variables persist across cells

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Alert Block

• Important Information: Highlight important notes with blue info boxes
• Warning Messages: Display warnings and cautions
• Info Boxes: Provide additional information with white ‘i’ icon
• Customizable: Choose different alert styles

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Content Blocks

• Headings: Create section headers (H1, H2, H3)
• Paragraphs: Add plain text paragraphs
• Lists: Create bulleted lists (•), numbered lists (1.), and checkboxes (☐)
• Tables: Create data tables with grid layout

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Media Blocks

• Images: Insert images or GIFs to your notebook
• Video Clips: Add video content to your analysis
• Audio: Include audio files for multimedia notebooks
• File Attachments: Attach documents and other files

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Key Features

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Auto-Save and Persistence

• Real-time Save: Changes are saved automatically
• No Manual Save: No need to click save buttons
• Cross-session: Notebook persists across browser sessions
• Team Sync: Changes sync with team members

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Collaborative Features

• Multiple Users: Multiple team members can work simultaneously
• Live Cursors: See where others are working
• Change Indicators: Visual indicators for recent changes
• Auto-sync: Changes sync automatically across users

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Enhanced Over Jupyter

• Rich Media: Support for images, videos, and audio
• Interactive Lists: Checkbox lists and interactive elements
• Alert Blocks: Highlight important information
• Better UI: Modern, intuitive interface
• Team Collaboration: Real-time collaborative editing

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Best Practices

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Notebook Organization

• Clear Structure: Organize notebooks logically with headings
• Descriptive Names: Use clear, descriptive names
• Documentation: Add markdown cells for documentation
• Modular Code: Break code into logical sections

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Content Creation

• Use Alerts: Highlight important information with alert blocks
• Rich Media: Include images and videos to enhance analysis
• Interactive Elements: Use checkboxes and lists for organization
• Clear Documentation: Document your analysis process

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Collaboration

• Communication: Communicate with team members
• Clear Comments: Add clear comments to your code
• Regular Updates: Keep notebooks current and updated
• Share Knowledge: Use notebooks to share knowledge

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Next Steps

Now that you’ve created your notebook:

1. Add Content: Start adding code blocks and documentation
2. Run Code: Learn about Running Code in Notebook
3. Use Libraries: Explore Supported Python Libraries
4. Publish: Publish Your Notebook to share with others

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Need Help?

• Guides: Use the /guides tab for detailed tutorials
• Community: Ask questions in our community forum
• Support: Send us a support request

Happy analyzing!