load-ext
Domain: Jupyter Integration
π― Motivation
The %load_ext magic that loads an IPython extension by module path. The extensionβs load_ipython_extension() function runs on load.
π Concrete Example
Typing %load_ext autoreload activates the auto-reload extension so edited modules update in the kernel.
π Analogy
%load_ext is flipping a light switch β the extension module powers on and its features light up.