From 58a7d320d7287f3773976f0efdf2bc2c1474f7f9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Patrick Wendell Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:49:18 -0800 Subject: Inclue packaging and launching pyspark in guide. It's nicer if all the commands you need are made explicit. --- docs/python-programming-guide.md | 10 ++++++++-- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) (limited to 'docs') diff --git a/docs/python-programming-guide.md b/docs/python-programming-guide.md index a840b9b34b..94311bd102 100644 --- a/docs/python-programming-guide.md +++ b/docs/python-programming-guide.md @@ -67,8 +67,14 @@ The script automatically adds the `pyspark` package to the `PYTHONPATH`. # Interactive Use -The `pyspark` script launches a Python interpreter that is configured to run PySpark jobs. -When run without any input files, `pyspark` launches a shell that can be used explore data interactively, which is a simple way to learn the API: +The `pyspark` script launches a Python interpreter that is configured to run PySpark jobs. To use `pyspark` interactively, first build Spark, then launch it directly from the command line without any options: + +{% highlight bash %} +$ sbt/sbt package +$ ./pyspark +{% endhighlight %} + +The Python shell can be used explore data interactively and is a simple way to learn the API: {% highlight python %} >>> words = sc.textFile("/usr/share/dict/words") -- cgit v1.2.3