remove coding_env_ variables

afeld · afeld · commit 29ec29cb5cd1 · 2025-10-15T14:31:24.000-04:00
Now can be the same across schools.
diff --git a/_toc.yml b/_toc.yml
@@ -19,8 +19,8 @@ chapters:
     title: "{{lms_name}}"
   - url: "{{discussions_url}}"
     title: Ed Discussions
-  - url: "{{coding_env_url}}"
-    title: "{{coding_env_name}}"
+  - url: https://colab.research.google.com
+    title: Google Colab
   - file: lectures
     sections:
       - file: lecture_0
diff --git a/assignments.md b/assignments.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ To edit/execute a Homework/lecture notebook:
 1. Open the page for the Homework/Lecture on this site.
    - For example: [Homework 0](hw_0.ipynb)
 1. Click the launch button (🚀) at the top.
-1. You should now see the notebook in {{coding_env_name}}.
+1. You should now see the notebook in Google Colab.
 1. Make sure you're using your school Google account. [How to switch.](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1721977)
 1. Click `Copy to Drive`.
 
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ You'll create your own notebook.
 - **[Don't repeat yourself (DRY).](https://dzone.com/articles/is-your-code-dry-or-wet)** If you find yourself copying and pasting code within your file(s), there's probably a better way to do it.
 - **Avoid [hard-coding](https://www.quora.com/What-does-hard-coded-something-mean-in-computer-programming-context) values.** Don't rely on things like row numbers or column order being stable, in case the dataset were to be updated.
 
-### Jupyter / {{coding_env_name}}
+### Jupyter / Google Colab
 
 - Keep each cell to only a few lines of code.
    - Allows/encourages you to output intermediate results, ensuring that everything is working as expected.
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ You'll create your own notebook.
    - The URL should be of the format `https://colab.research.google.com/drive/<long identifier>`. If it's `https://colab.research.google.com/github/...`, click `Copy to Drive`.
 1. Paste your notebook URL in the {{lms_name}} Assignment.
 
-Engaging with comments left in {{coding_env_name}} is more than welcome.
+Engaging with comments left in Google Colab is more than welcome.
 
 ### Notes
 
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ Engaging with comments left in {{coding_env_name}} is more than welcome.
 
 ### {{coding_env_kernel_name|title}} and memory issues
 
-The {{coding_env_kernel_name}} is [the place where Python is installed and the code is actually executing](https://docs.jupyter.org/en/stable/projects/kernels.html#kernels), in the cloud somewhere. If your {{coding_env_kernel_name}} is repeatedly crashing, you're probably running out of memory.
+The runtime is [the place where Python is installed and the code is actually executing](https://docs.jupyter.org/en/stable/projects/kernels.html#kernels), in the cloud somewhere. If your runtime is repeatedly crashing, you're probably running out of memory.
 
 - Make sure you aren't loading data you don't need.
 - If loading a new dataset, [make it smaller](assignments/open_ended.md#reducing-data-size)
diff --git a/assignments/open_ended.md b/assignments/open_ended.md
@@ -65,15 +65,15 @@ Probably not realistic to make visualizations that are as fancy as these ones ma
 
 ## Storing data
 
-To work with uploaded files in {{coding_env_name}}, you have two options.
+To work with uploaded files in Google Colab, you have two options.
 
 ### Direct upload
 
 _Fewer steps, but your file(s) will disappear when your session ends._
 
-<img src="../extras/img/colab_upload_direct.png" height=261 alt="Steps to get data into {{coding_env_name}} directly"/>
+<img src="../extras/img/colab_upload_direct.png" height=261 alt="Steps to get data into Google Colab directly"/>
 
-1. In the {{coding_env_name}} sidebar, click the `Files` icon (A).
+1. In the Google Colab sidebar, click the `Files` icon (A).
 1. Click the upload button (B).
 1. Select your file.
 1. You'll use `read_csv("MY_FILENAME.csv")` in your code.
@@ -82,21 +82,21 @@ _Fewer steps, but your file(s) will disappear when your session ends._
 
 _More steps, but your file(s) are preserved between sessions._
 
-![Steps to get data into {{coding_env_name}} via Drive](../extras/img/colab_upload_drive.png)
+![Steps to get data into Google Colab via Drive](../extras/img/colab_upload_drive.png)
 
 1. Upload the file(s) somewhere in [Drive](https://drive.google.com/drive/my-drive).
-1. In the {{coding_env_name}} sidebar, click the `Files` icon (A).
+1. In the Google Colab sidebar, click the `Files` icon (A).
 1. Click the `Mount Drive` icon (B).
    - You may need to run the code it injects to authorize it (C).
-   - Think of this as attaching your Drive to your {{coding_env_name}} instance, as if you were plugging in a USB flash drive.
+   - Think of this as attaching your Drive to your Google Colab instance, as if you were plugging in a USB flash drive.
 1. Navigate to the file (D).
    - You may need to click into `content`, then `drive`.
 1. Next to the filename, click the three dots.
 1. Click `Copy path` (E).
    - The value should be something like `/content/drive/My Drive/...`.
 1. Use this path with `read_csv()` (F).
 
-{{coding_env_name}} cannot access the file on your local machine; in other words, the path shouldn't start with `C:\\` or anything like that. [More info about file paths.](https://www.codecademy.com/resources/docs/general/file-paths)
+Google Colab cannot access the file on your local machine; in other words, the path shouldn't start with `C:\\` or anything like that. [More info about file paths.](https://www.codecademy.com/resources/docs/general/file-paths)
 
 ## Reducing data size
 
diff --git a/extras/lib/school.py b/extras/lib/school.py
@@ -23,9 +23,6 @@ class SchoolText:
     lms_notification_settings_url: str
     grading_docs: str
     grading_extension_docs: str
-    coding_env_name: str
-    coding_env_origin: str
-    coding_env_kernel_name: str
     assistant_name: str
     assistant_responsibilities: str
     wait_list: str
@@ -62,9 +59,6 @@ class SchoolText:
         lms_notification_settings_url="https://edstem.org/us/settings/notifications",
         grading_docs="https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-use-SpeedGrader/ta-p/757",
         grading_extension_docs="https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-assign-an-assignment-to-an-individual-student/ta-p/717#assign_to_student_only",
-        coding_env_name="Google Colab",
-        coding_env_origin="https://colab.research.google.com",
-        coding_env_kernel_name="runtime",
         assistant_name="Reader",
         assistant_responsibilities="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NiS1uPM_0OB7dXHP1D90P-XikXj6gwWRUsf0V_dEoUI/edit#heading=h.7f7yn4ehwnkz",
         wait_list="https://www.registrar.columbia.edu/content/wait-lists-ssol",
@@ -110,9 +104,6 @@ class SchoolText:
         lms_notification_settings_url="https://brightspace.nyu.edu/d2l/Notifications/Settings?ou=477758",
         grading_docs="https://guides.gradescope.com/hc/en-us/articles/22066635961357-Grading-a-Programming-Assignment#h_01HH372CKNNR01EAMQ1VS6BB7M",
         grading_extension_docs="https://guides.gradescope.com/hc/en-us/articles/22251762857997-Extending-assignment-release-dates-due-dates-and-time-limits",
-        coding_env_name="Google Colab",
-        coding_env_origin="https://colab.research.google.com",
-        coding_env_kernel_name="runtime",
         assistant_name="grader",
         assistant_responsibilities="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dX2MDc5Fhby8GyeKLF4rrI0RZrJAmF1LHGV2SdFIkAE/edit#heading=h.7f7yn4ehwnkz",
         wait_list="https://www.nyu.edu/students/student-information-and-resources/registration-records-and-graduation/albert-help/training/students/registration/waitlists.html",
@@ -166,7 +157,6 @@ class SchoolText:
     "hannahkates/nyu-python-public-policy",
     "https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/canvas-basics-guide/what-are-grading-schemes/ta-p/41",
     "name: install conda packages",  # CI
-    "nbgrader",
     "nyu's quantitative analysis guide",
     "python coding for public policy assignments",
     "secondary",  # matches "conda"
diff --git a/extras/lib/school_template.py b/extras/lib/school_template.py
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 import re
 import dataclasses
-from urllib.parse import urlencode
 from jinja2 import Environment, StrictUndefined
 from nbconvert.preprocessors import Preprocessor
 from nbformat import NotebookNode
@@ -16,30 +15,9 @@
 )
 
 
-def nbgitpuller_url(origin: str):
-    """https://nbgitpuller.readthedocs.io/en/latest/topic/url-options.html"""
-
-    query = urlencode(
-        {
-            "repo": "https://github.com/afeld/python-public-policy",
-            "urlpath": "tree/python-public-policy/",
-            "branch": "nyu",
-        }
-    )
-    return f"{origin}/hub/user-redirect/git-pull?{query}"
-
-
 def get_vars(school_id: str):
     school_text = SCHOOL_TEXT[school_id]
-    local_vars = dataclasses.asdict(school_text)
-
-    origin = local_vars["coding_env_origin"]
-    if school_id == "nyu":
-        local_vars["coding_env_url"] = nbgitpuller_url(origin)
-    else:
-        local_vars["coding_env_url"] = origin
-
-    return local_vars
+    return dataclasses.asdict(school_text)
 
 
 def render_template(source: str, school_id: str):
diff --git a/extras/lib/test_school_template.py b/extras/lib/test_school_template.py
@@ -1,14 +1,10 @@
-from urllib.parse import parse_qs, urlparse
-
 from nbformat.v4 import new_markdown_cell
 import pytest
 
 from .school import SCHOOL_TEXT
 from .school_template import (
     confirm_other_schools_not_included,
     render_cell,
-    get_vars,
-    render_template,
 )
 
 
@@ -29,35 +25,3 @@ def test_other_school():
     confirm_other_schools_not_included("Something something Columbia", "columbia")
     with pytest.raises(AssertionError):
         confirm_other_schools_not_included("Something something NYU", "columbia")
-
-
-def test_render_template():
-    rendered = render_template("{{coding_env_url}}", "nyu")
-
-    assert "&amp;" not in rendered, "Query separators shouldn't be encoded"
-
-    url = urlparse(rendered)
-    query = parse_qs(url.query)
-    assert query == {
-        "repo": ["https://github.com/afeld/python-public-policy"],
-        "urlpath": ["tree/python-public-policy/"],
-        "branch": ["nyu"],
-    }, "Should contain the nbgitpuller URL"
-
-
-def test_coding_env_origin_columbia():
-    vars = get_vars("columbia")
-    assert vars["coding_env_url"] == vars["coding_env_origin"], (
-        "There should be no change"
-    )
-
-
-def test_coding_env_origin_nyu():
-    vars = get_vars("nyu")
-    assert vars["coding_env_origin"].endswith(".rcnyu.org")
-
-
-def test_coding_env_origin_render():
-    rendered = render_template("{{coding_env_origin}}", "nyu")
-    assert rendered.startswith("https://padmgp-4506")
-    assert rendered.endswith(".rcnyu.org")
diff --git a/final_project/resources.md b/final_project/resources.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ Seee also: [open-ended assignment information](../assignments/open_ended.md)
 To count the number of lines of code in a notebook:
 
 1. Download the notebook as a Python file.
-    1. With the notebook open in {{coding_env_name}}, go to `File`->`Download`->`Download .py`.
+    1. With the notebook open in Google Colab, go to `File`->`Download`->`Download .py`.
 1. Upload the Python file to Google Colab ([directly, not to Google Drive](../assignments/open_ended.md#storing-data)).
     1. Click the `Files` icon in the sidebar.
     1. Click the `Upload to session storage` button.
diff --git a/hw_0.ipynb b/hw_0.ipynb
@@ -29,15 +29,15 @@
     "   - Grading\n",
     "   - Submission Comment\n",
     "- Adjust notebook settings\n",
-    "   1. [Open this notebook in {{coding_env_name}}.](https://python-public-policy.afeld.me/en/{{school_slug}}/assignments.html#getting-started)\n",
+    "   1. [Open this notebook in Google Colab.](https://python-public-policy.afeld.me/en/{{school_slug}}/assignments.html#getting-started)\n",
     "   1. In the menu bar, click `Tools`.\n",
     "   1. Click `Settings`.\n",
     "   1. Click `Editor`.\n",
     "   1. Check the box for `Show line numbers`.\n",
     "   1. Click `AI Assistance`.\n",
     "   1. Recommended: Disable \"Show AI-powered inline completions\".\n",
     "      - [It's ok to use generative AI](https://python-public-policy.afeld.me/en/{{school_slug}}/syllabus.html#academic-integrity), but when you're new to coding, you will learn more if you write the code yourself.\n",
-    "- Share your {{coding_env_name}} folder\n",
+    "- Share your Google Colab folder\n",
     "   1. Open [Google Drive](https://drive.google.com/)\n",
     "   1. If you are signed into multiple Google accounts, [switch](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1721977) to your Columbia one.\n",
     "   1. [Share the `Colab Notebooks` folder](https://support.google.com/drive/answer/7166529) with [the instructor{% if id == \"columbia\" %} and {{assistant_name}}{% endif %}](https://python-public-policy.afeld.me/en/{{school_slug}}/syllabus.html#instructor-information) as a `Commenter`\n",
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@
     "\n",
     "[Kaggle](https://www.kaggle.com/) is a data science platform that has various [tutorials](https://www.kaggle.com/learn/overview) and [competitions](https://www.kaggle.com/competitions), which you may want to go back to later. You are welcome to create a Kaggle account to save your progress, but it's not required.\n",
     "\n",
-    "Kaggle, like {{coding_env_name}}, is built around Jupyter notebooks. They are not _exactly_ the same, but will feel similar. Do the following Kaggle tutorial. You do not need to turn this in.\n",
+    "Kaggle, like Google Colab, is built around Jupyter notebooks. They are not _exactly_ the same, but will feel similar. Do the following Kaggle tutorial. You do not need to turn this in.\n",
     "\n",
     "- [Creating, Reading, and Writing with Pandas](https://www.kaggle.com/residentmario/creating-reading-and-writing)\n",
     "\n",
diff --git a/index.md b/index.md
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Produced and taught by [Aidan Feldman](https://api.afeld.me/). Largely based on
 - [Ed]({{discussions_url}}), which is used for:
   - Accouncements
   - Discussions
-- [{{coding_env_name}}]({{coding_env_url}}), where work will be completed
+- [Google Colab](https://colab.research.google.com), where work will be completed
 
 ## Why this class?
 
diff --git a/joining_late.md b/joining_late.md
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ If you're not officially [registered](registration.md) for the course but want t
 - Look through the [important links](index.md#important-links), including [past lectures](syllabus.md#schedule).
    - [Recording](https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/rec/play/dBBFt7QTwZTfETvu0_VQzqT_pt6K0-4PvrRJF0fDUVH8yKoIHP9WOCl8hGRSyIu3HEiKxPQ2woCwDQ-I.OGynUNH57slJqZki) of [Lecture 0](lecture_0.ipynb)
    - You won't be able to access [{{submission_tool_name}}]({{submission_tool_url}}) or the [Ed Discussions]({{discussions_url}}).
-- [Complete the Assignment(s) in {{coding_env_name}} as normal](assignments.md), waiting until you are registered to [submit](assignments.md#submission) them.
+- [Complete the Assignment(s) in Google Colab as normal](assignments.md), waiting until you are registered to [submit](assignments.md#submission) them.
 
 ## Once you join
 
diff --git a/lecture_0.ipynb b/lecture_0.ipynb
@@ -501,7 +501,7 @@
    "source": [
     "## Jupyter\n",
     "\n",
-    "1. Go to [{{coding_env_name}}]({{coding_env_url}})\n",
+    "1. Go to [Google Colab](https://colab.research.google.com)\n",
     "1. Create a notebook.{% if id == \"nyu\" %}\n",
     "   1. Click `New`\n",
     "   1. Click `Notebook`\n",
@@ -559,7 +559,7 @@
     "tags": []
    },
    "source": [
-    "We're using a service called [{{coding_env_name}}]({{coding_env_url}}) for their Jupyter functionality."
+    "We're using a service called [Google Colab](https://colab.research.google.com) for their Jupyter functionality."
    ]
   },
   {
diff --git a/lecture_5.ipynb b/lecture_5.ipynb
@@ -658,7 +658,7 @@
    "source": [
     "### In-class exercise\n",
     "\n",
-    "Open a new notebook in [{{coding_env_name}}]({{coding_env_url}}), adapt the previous example to retrieve Democratic candidates for President in 2024 who raised funds via the [FEC API](https://api.open.fec.gov/developers/)."
+    "Open a new notebook in [Google Colab](https://colab.research.google.com), adapt the previous example to retrieve Democratic candidates for President in 2024 who raised funds via the [FEC API](https://api.open.fec.gov/developers/)."
    ]
   },
   {
diff --git a/lecture_6.ipynb b/lecture_6.ipynb
@@ -249,9 +249,9 @@
     ]
    },
    "source": [
-    "## Post-{{coding_env_name}}\n",
+    "## Post-Google Colab\n",
     "\n",
-    "- {{coding_env_name}} instance (and your copy of files) will be deleted\n",
+    "- Google Colab instance (and your copy of files) will be deleted\n",
     "    - Download things you want to keep, particularly edited notebooks\n",
     "- Class materials will remain available on [the site](https://python-public-policy.afeld.me/en/{{school_slug}}/) and [through GitHub](https://github.com/afeld/python-public-policy/tree/{{school_slug}})\n",
     "- [Running notebooks elsewhere](https://python-public-policy.afeld.me/en/{{school_slug}}/resources.html#jupyter-outside-this-course)"
diff --git a/meta/adrs/submission.md b/meta/adrs/submission.md
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Students are currently [directed to export PDFs and submit via {{lms_name}}](../
 
 ### PDF export
 
-If sticking with PDFs, they can be exported from {{coding_env_name}}:
+If sticking with PDFs, they can be exported from Google Colab:
 
 | Option                                   | Pros                        | Cons                                                                                                       |
 | ---------------------------------------- | --------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
diff --git a/meta/assistant_guide.md b/meta/assistant_guide.md
@@ -139,9 +139,9 @@ The following should be true for each Assignment:
 - Grading is done through [SpeedGrader](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-is-SpeedGrader/ta-p/13).
   - Filter the students to your particular section in the top right.
 {% endif -%}
-- You can leave comments on particular cells through the {{coding_env_name}} interface.
+- You can leave comments on particular cells through the Google Colab interface.
 - If points are deducted, explicitly state what the deductions are for.
-- If you're having trouble accessing the notebook in {{coding_env_name}}, make sure the URL doesn't include an `authuser` [parameter](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn_web_development/Howto/Web_mechanics/What_is_a_URL#parameters).
+- If you're having trouble accessing the notebook in Google Colab, make sure the URL doesn't include an `authuser` [parameter](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn_web_development/Howto/Web_mechanics/What_is_a_URL#parameters).
 - [Scoring {% if id == "nyu" %}and regrade {% endif %}rules](../syllabus.md#assignment-scoring)
 - You are checking student submissions against the solutions. That said, student code/output doesn't need to look _exactly_ like what's in the solution, as long as they're doing what's asked for in each Step.
 When grading, points should only be deducted based on [these criteria](../syllabus.md#assignment-scoring). Please leave comments for:
@@ -222,7 +222,7 @@ It isn't your responsibility to look for potential instances of cheating/plagiar
 To compute the [attendance](../syllabus.md#attendance) score:
 
 1. [Export the Roll Call attendance data.](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics-Guide/What-is-the-Roll-Call-Attendance-Tool/ta-p/59#export_attendance_data)
-1. Copy [the script](https://github.com/afeld/python-public-policy/blob/main/extras/scripts/attendance.py) into {{coding_env_name}}.
+1. Copy [the script](https://github.com/afeld/python-public-policy/blob/main/extras/scripts/attendance.py) into Google Colab.
 1. Adjust the constants at the top as necessary.
 1. Run the code.
 {%- endif %}
diff --git a/resources.md b/resources.md
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ Many "learn Python" resources will be web development-oriented — they will pro
 
 ## Jupyter outside this course
 
-We use [a cloud-based Jupyter environment ({{coding_env_name}})](lecture_0.ipynb#jupyter) for this course to avoid installation issues across student computers. This is the only environment that's supported for course work.
+We use [a cloud-based Jupyter environment (Google Colab)](lecture_0.ipynb#jupyter) for this course to avoid installation issues across student computers. This is the only environment that's supported for course work.
 
 A non-exhaustive list of alternatives:
 
