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==Obtaining and learning Python== |
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Python is commonly provided by default on Linux and BSD systems. OLPC is currently using version 2.5 on the XO. |
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You can download nicely packaged Python called [http://www.activestate.com/Products/ActivePython/?pysbx=1 ActivePython]. They proclaim themselves as the All-in-one Python distribution for AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Mac OS X, Solaris, and Windows. |
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[http://www.pygtk.org PyGTK] is the Python interface to the GTK GUI library used in the OLPC. This library is notable for a component named [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pango Pango] which simplifies the use of multiple scripts and languages. In addition, it's basic drawing library, [[Cairo]], has some of the best support of [[SVG]] rendering which is also a major component of the OLPC. |
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The [http://www.livewires.org.uk/python/ Livewires Python Course] may be useful to create some curriculum material to teach the kids how to write their own Python applications. It would need some adaptation to fit the OLPC environment. |
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The author of Python wrote a [http://docs.python.org/tut/ long tutorial]. |
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==Development Advice== |
==Development Advice== |
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Revision as of 16:39, 7 February 2008
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Development Advice
Some things to consider in Python development:
- PEP 8 is the Python style guide. On many issues the style guide suggests but does not require a particular style. Generally you should stick to the style guide, unless there is good reason not to. For instance, if you are interacting with a library (internal or external) that uses a different convention, don't try to translate the convention.