WLJS Notebook is an interactive computing platform, web-based environment for running Wolfram Language (WL) scripts using the freeware Wolfram Engine.
Features
Interactive Notebooks
Write reproducible notebooks with no external dependencies, publish online, or share easily.
Cross-Platform Support
Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux with auto-updater for seamless updates.
Dynamic Graphics and Sound
Offers fast, dynamic 2D/3D graphics and sound output.
Hackable Interface
Features a rich sandbox with various cell types for customizability and interactivity.
Integrated Widgets
Develop interactive widgets and small applications for scientific tools.
Editable Output Cells
Unlike traditional notebooks, output cells in WLJS Notebook are editable, allowing for seamless interaction and modification.
Custom Cell Control Buttons
Easily manage your notebook with buttons to add cells, evaluate content, and hide input cells.
Command Palette
Access a variety of tools and features quickly through the command palette, enhancing your workflow efficiency.
Supports Multimedia Outputs
Output can include Wolfram Language results, HTML pages, JavaScript windows, and slides.
Portability Features
Share your notes by exporting them as web pages or presentations, with full functionality in offline mode.
Reproducible Notebooks
Write reproducible notebooks with no external dependencies.
Interactive Publishing
Publish interactive notebooks online or share via thumb-drive.
Dynamic Graphics
Blazingly fast dynamic, realtime 2D/3D graphics and sound output.
Hackable Sandbox
Hackable rich sandbox with 5+ cell types.
Open-Source Frontend
Open-source frontend written in Vanilla JS and Wolfram Language.
Interactive Widgets Development
Develop interactive widgets & small apps for your sci-tools collection.
Dynamic Presentations
Create presentations using dynamic elements and reusable components, simplifying the process of generating slides.
Programming Integrations
Supports integration with various programming languages for enhanced functionality in generating and manipulating graphics.
Custom Input Elements
Allows users to combine custom input fields with traditional dynamics for interactive data manipulation.
Advanced Graphics Rendering
Utilizes optimized rendering techniques and supports different material parameters for superior visual quality.
Cross-Platform GPU Usage
Leverages OpenCL for hardware-agnostic GPU computations, enabling complex graphics operations.
Export to PDF
Allows users to render notebooks as high-quality PDFs using the Electron engine while improving output formatting through smart whitespace trimming.
Semantic Interpretation Shortcut
Provides a shortcut (`Ctrl =`) to automatically convert natural language input into Wolfram code.
LaTeX Cells
Improves compatibility with LaTeX and Markdown, facilitating proper handling for various environments.
Enhanced Graph Styling
Offers improved layout options and styling themes for graph representations based on IGraphM.
Integrated Examples and Tutorials
Includes a collection of tutorials and examples from _An Elementary Introduction to the Wolfram Language_ to assist beginners.
WebGL Hardware Acceleration
Enhances rendering performance for complex graphics, resulting in smoother visual outputs.
Dynamic HTML Upgrades
Improves interactivity features and virtual machines for better performance during symbol tracking.
Improved Import/Export Functions
Provides better management for exporting and importing notebooks, including folder compression and clear output structures.
Developer Tools Enhancements
Incorporates various improvements to enable developers to utilize shared libraries and CLI tools effectively.
Graphics Enhancements
Introduces better support for 3D graphics, including new primitives and improved rendering techniques.
Interactive Plotting
Create interactive 2D and 3D plots with various data visualization options.
Symbolic Programming
Utilize symbolic programming to solve complex mathematical equations.
Dynamic Data Synchronization
Seamlessly sync data in real-time for enhanced performance during presentations.
Custom UI Elements
Incorporate custom user interface elements using JavaScript for a tailored experience.
Animation Support
Generate animated visual outputs that enhance the understanding of data.
Custom Tuning Support
Allows users to configure the string tuning of their instruments, accommodating different playing styles and preferences.
Circle of Fifths Generation
Generates the Circle of Fifths to help users understand harmonic relationships and chord progressions.
Fingerboard Views
Interactive views for both piano and guitar, showing all positions for the specified chords.
Sound Preview
Click to hear the sound of the chords, helping users to learn and practice effectively.
Pentatonics & Normal Scales
Support for both pentatonic and standard scales, enriching the music creation process.
Open-source Initiative
Developed through collective efforts to make Wolfram Language computation accessible to everyone.
Interactive Learning
Helps teach students about science and mathematics in an interactive way using symbolic programming.
Dynamic Notebooks
Supports 2D/3D graphics and data-driven presentations for a more engaging learning experience.
Ongoing Development
Continuously updated for compatibility with the latest Wolfram Engine, ensuring performance improvements and new features.
Dynamic Computations
Enables complex calculations and dynamic visualizations to be created efficiently.
Library Compatibility
Works seamlessly with WLJS Notebook and its libraries for enhanced functionality.
Wide Range of Learning Resources
Provides extensive documentation and resources for users at different levels, from beginners to advanced.
Symbolic Expressions
Handles code and data as expressions, allowing for transformation and manipulation of various types without distinguishing between them.
Advanced Plotting
Offers capabilities to create and manipulate visual outputs such as graphs and graphics in a symbolic manner.
Interactive Graphics
Enables users to create and manipulate 3D graphics and other forms of visual data through symbolic expressions.
Inline Audio Manipulation
Allows audio processing and playback within the programming environment.
Data Visualization
Utilizes symbolic programming to represent complex data types visually, enhancing readability and analysis.
Multiple input cell types
Supports various cell formats including Markdown, HTML, JavaScript, and more to enhance content versatility.
Extendable output cell types
Allows users to add more output formats easily with just a few lines of code using their preferred framework.