Question 1

How do I migrate from nbdev2 to nbdev3?

Accepted Answer

Run `nbdev-migrate-config` in your project root to automatically convert settings.ini to pyproject.toml and update GitHub Actions workflows. Your existing notebooks and code don't need changes, as mentioned in the README warning.

Question 2

nbdev vs traditional Python development: which is better?

Accepted Answer

nbdev excels for notebook-centric workflows with automatic docs and testing, while traditional IDEs offer more robust tooling for static analysis and debugging. Choose based on whether your team prefers live coding in notebooks.

Question 3

How to install Quarto without root access for nbdev on Linux?

Accepted Answer

Download Quarto manually, extract it with dpkg, move the files, and symlink quarto to a directory in your PATH like ~/.local/bin. This process is outlined in the FAQ to avoid root requirements.

Question 4

Can nbdev be used for building web applications?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it's primarily designed for Python libraries and data tools. You'll need additional frameworks for front-end development, and nbdev can handle backend code generation and documentation.

Question 5

How does nbdev handle merge conflicts in Jupyter notebooks?

Accepted Answer

It uses Git hooks to clean notebook metadata and render conflicts in a human-readable format, making it easier to resolve compared to raw JSON files, as described in the key features.

Question 6

What happens if I mix imports and computations in a cell?

Accepted Answer

nbdev warns against this and may cause errors during documentation generation. You should split such cells into separate ones for imports and code, as explained in the FAQ to ensure smooth builds.

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