[Numpy-discussion] Use of numpy, scipy and matplotlib (pylab) together?

[John Byrnes]

On Tue, Jan 17, 2006 at 02:24:33PM +0200, Rudolph van der Merwe wrote:
> What is the correct importing order if one wants to use the full
> capabilities of numpy+scipy+matplotlib?
I believe the correct way to import the packages is to not use

from blah import *

but rather to use:
import numpy as np
import scipy as S
import pylab as pl

This keeps the namespace clean and prevents function collisions.

HTH,
John
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