Newbie deluxe

[Al]

Yes Python can be used for graphical applications. I am writing one just 
now: http://salstat.sunsite.dk - it's for statistical analysis (a bit 
like a smaller, simpler version of SPSS). It has a spreadsheet like grid 
for data entry, the output is in html (in its own window, not a separate 
browser), and there is hypertext help, so I suppose fully fledged 
graphical applications can be developed.

I used wxPython for the GUI things (it's a separate download, but costs 
nothing) - this means my application now runs on Windows, Linux, Unix 
and MacIntosh OSX - without a single change of line code, something that 
I didn't find possible when I used Kylix and Delphi. The problem with 
wxPython is that you will probably need to learn how to program it - 
there are GUI designers if you want (Boa Constructor and PythonCard 
being 2 that spring to mind), but if you want the power, you will be 
best off learning how to write the code by hand. It really isn't that 
difficult once you get going - if I can do it, I am sure you can! ;)

To summarise - since using Python, I really haven't looked back once!

Alan.

btw - I found its functional language constructs to be superb and very 
time saving.

Zach wrote:
> I've just started taking a look at Python (experienced in Delphi) and so far
> it looks very clean and comprehensible.  My question is, what are the
> fundamental differences and similarities between it and Perl?  I hear so
> much about these two languages, especially in Linux circles and just
> wondered what sets them apart.  Can full fledged graphical applications be
> built with Python or does it lean more towards scripting?  I'm aware that it
> has OOP capabilities so I assume it reaches beyond just scripting but like I
> said, I've no experience with it.  I would like to broaden my coding skills
> with the addition of another language so any general opinions with regards
> to its usefulness are appreciated.
> 
> TIA.
> 
> Zach
> 
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