When is the concept of "notebook-scoped" used?

The concept of "notebook-scoped" is primarily used when settings apply only to the current notebook. This means that any configurations, variables, or settings that are defined as notebook-scoped are limited to that particular notebook and do not affect other notebooks within the workspace. This feature is particularly useful in scenarios where you want to maintain specific settings or variables that are unique to the task at hand, without impacting other analyses or workflows that might be executed in different notebooks.

When you create settings or declare variables in a notebook-scoped manner, you ensure that these elements are well-organized and context-specific. This helps in avoiding potential conflicts or confusion among variables and settings that might have the same names but serve different purposes in different notebooks.

Using notebook-scoped configurations supports modular and isolated workflows in data analysis and development, allowing analysts to focus on their specific tasks without unintended side effects on the overall project.